The Maternity Recovery Nurse will play a critical role in providing high-quality care to patients in the maternity recovery area. This includes assessing care needs, developing and implementing care programmes, and ensuring a safe and efficient recovery environment. The role requires excellent clinical judgement and a compassionate approach to patient care, as well as collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Please ensure the advert highlights the role's importance within the maternity team and the professional development opportunities available. Additionally, emphasize the compassionate and supportive work environment at St Mary's Hospital.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide care to patients in the maternity recovery area
2. Assesses care needs and develops, implements and evaluates programmes of care
3. Responsible for maintaining asepsis postoperatively
4. Ensures safety of the recovery environment including stock levels and storage of equipment
5. Provides support to students/learners within the unit
6. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members in maintaining policies and standards of patient care related to pre and postoperative management
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.
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
1. Registered nurse with minimum 12 months experience in a UK hospital
2. Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
1. Recovery course
2. Mentorship or equivalent
3. Advanced life support
Experience
Essential
1. Previous ward experience
2. Care of the deteriorating patient
3. Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in maternity recovery
Desirable
1. Experience in recovery/HDU
2. Familiar with PCA/epidurals for pain relief
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
1. Excellent interpersonal skills
2. Competent in computer/IT skills
3. Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
Desirable
1. Teaching skills
2. Knowledge of risk management and Datix
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
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