Theatre Nurse (Conflict Experience) - Register
Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD
Role: Theatre Nurse – register - Conflict Experience
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery.
Remuneration: GBP £3,300 to GBP £3,600 gross per month (Dependant on assignment and experience)
Duration: Register members who deploy will be offered fixed-term contracts. The duration will depend on the requirements of the response, but most responses are between 4 and 12 weeks.
Location: Internationally and/or to any of the UK-Med responses.
Are you an experienced Theatre Nurse that can work under pressure to support UK-Med during medical emergencies responses?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the British National Health Service, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking Theatre Nurses with previous experience working in humanitarian contexts. You will be able to make yourself available to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4-6 weeks (longer availability is highly desirable) to join our register.
You will be centred around providing safe and effective surgical care to individuals affected by crises and emergencies.
Responsibilities:
1. Ensuring Patient Safety: This includes maintaining a sterile environment, adhering to infection control practices, and implementing safety protocols to prevent surgical site infections and other complications.
2. Providing High-Quality Perioperative Care: This involves collaborating with the surgical team to ensure proper patient preparation, assisting during surgical procedures, monitoring patients' vital signs, administering medications, and facilitating a smooth surgical workflow.
3. Preparedness: Be ready to provide immediate nursing care during critical incidents, mass casualty situations, or trauma cases, assisting in resuscitation efforts and managing life-threatening situations.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Hold a current nursing license and demonstrate current and unconditional membership of a suitable registering organisation.
2. Hold specific qualifications/professional registrations in Nursing Science/Degree.
You will be determined, high performing, compassionate, and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage. We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in humanitarian programming.
Application Process:
To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV below as soon as possible. This vacancy will close as soon as we have received enough strong applications.
The selection process consists of two stages:
1. Interview Stage: All applicants will go through an initial interview stage.
2. Selection Training Stage: Applicants who pass the interview stage and do not have a minimum of 3 years of humanitarian experience will be required to complete a selection training.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to fulfil their potential.
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