About this role
Job summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Bank Paediatric Recovery Nurse to join our HDU / ITU team here at The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.
Main duties of the job
The Bank Recovery Nurse will be responsible for providing level 2 critical care patient undergoing invasive procedures who have been admitted to the hospital, as well as those admitted via the medical ward. Additionally, they will deliver level 3 critical care as required and offer support to the wards through the Outreach Service.
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care. Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient. Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas Active member of the emergency response team. Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty) Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment. Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. Effective management of resources within the department
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Registered Nurse Paediatric recovery experience Teaching/Mentorship qualification Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Recovery Nurse Experience within the Independent sector Experience in undertaking clinical audit/s Understanding of clinical governance and implications for practice Understanding of HR processes
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.
Employer details Employer name The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address 60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)