Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Theatre & Recovery Nurse

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for nurses who would like to work within the maternity recovery and theatre setting at Queen Charlotte's Hospital.

The role entails providing care to women and babies in the maternity recovery area following surgical procedures. The role would also include supporting with theatre activity and the potential to develop role within operating theatre as theatre scrub practitioner.

The post holder will assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programs of care for individual women/birthing people.They will be involved in the preparation of theatre equipment and instruments.

Responsible for maintaining asepsis intraoperative and compliance with WHO safety procedures.

Ensures safety of the theatre and recovery environment including stock levels and storage of equipment.Provides support to students/learners within the unit.To have an understanding of recognition of the deteriorating patient and escalate in a timely manner to appropriate clinician. To work alongside midwifery team in caring for the new born and escalate concerns.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide high standards of skilled care and support in both perioperative and post-operative areas of the maternity service.
  • You will work collaboratively with all members of the theatre, maternity and multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective service is provided.
  • The role involves carrying out post-operative care in the maternity recovery area involves and participating as a scrubbed or circulating member of the team within theatre.
  • You will work in conjunction with the theatre matron, lead midwife and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure that safe care is maintained within the theatre and recovery environment and be involved in measures to improve the quality of the service.
  • You will be responsible for maintaining and monitoring stock levels of theatre consumables and escalating any stock concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • The post holder will have oversight of the recovery area, ensuring it clean, tidy and stock levels are maintained.
  • As a team member you will work collaboratively with the midwives in caring for the new born baby while supporting the mother and partner in the care of the baby.
  • You must demonstrate politeness, kindness and sensitivity in dealing with women/birthing people, visitors/relatives and colleagues.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year Inclusive Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1976

Job locations

Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse > 1year
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Basic Life Support

Desirable

  • Basic Life Support
  • Post anaesthetic course or experience
  • Advanced life support

Experience

Essential

  • Previous ward experience
  • Theatre or recovery experience
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
  • Care of the deteriorating patient

Desirable

  • Experience in recovery/HDU
  • Use of MEOWS
  • Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Awareness of theatre environment and resources
  • Competent in computer/IT skills
  • Venipuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Teaching skills
  • Care of the newborn
  • Administer intravenous drugs
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered nurse > 1year
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Basic Life Support

Desirable

  • Basic Life Support
  • Post anaesthetic course or experience
  • Advanced life support

Experience

Essential

  • Previous ward experience
  • Theatre or recovery experience
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
  • Care of the deteriorating patient

Desirable

  • Experience in recovery/HDU
  • Use of MEOWS
  • Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Awareness of theatre environment and resources
  • Competent in computer/IT skills
  • Venipuncture and cannulation

Desirable

  • Teaching skills
  • Care of the newborn
  • Administer intravenous drugs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron Obstetric

Marie Hall

marie.hall10@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year Inclusive Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1976

Job locations

Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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