Recruitment

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WHO WE ARE
Join Imperial College Healthcare and become part of a community of 12,000 staff working
with a wide range of partners to offer ‘better heath, for life’.
Formed in 2007, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country – providing acute and
specialist care to over a million patients each year in central and north London and beyond.
With a global reputation for ground-breaking research and innovation as well as excellence in
education, we offer huge expertise across a wide range of clinical specialities.
Alongside our five hospitals – Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea,
St Mary’s and the Western Eye – we have a growing number of community and digital
services, reflecting our commitment to developing more integrated care with our
partners. We also provide private healthcare at all of our hospitals (in dedicated facilities).
Together with Imperial College London and two other NHS trusts, we form one of six
academic health science centres in the UK – focussed on translating research into better
patient care. We also host one of 20 National Institute for Health Research biomedical
research centres in partnership with Imperial College London.
Our mission is to be a key partner in our local health system and to drive health and
healthcare innovation, delivering outstanding care, education and research with local,
national and worldwide impact.

OUR VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

With our staff and partners, we have developed a clear and ambitious vision as well as a set
of core values that shape everything we do. Together they guide our organisational strategy
and our behaviours framework:

 Kind: we are considerate and thoughtful so everyone feels valued, respected and
included
 Collaborative: We actively seek others’ views and ideas so we can achieve more
together
 Expert: We draw on diverse skills, knowledge and experience so we provide the best
possible care
 Aspirational: We are receptive and responsive to new thinking, so we never stop
learning, discovering and improving

OUR HOSPITALS
Our hospitals and services
We have five hospitals on four sites, as well as a growing number of community and digital
services across central and west London:
Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith.
Charing Cross Hospital offers outstanding day surgery and cancer care, award-winning
dementia services and medicine for the elderly, and is a renowned tertiary centre for
neurosurgery with a hyper-acute stroke unit. It is also a hub for integrated care in partnership
with local GPs and community providers.

Hammersmith Hospital, Acton

Hammersmith Hospital is a specialist hospital renowned for its strong research connections.
and haematology service. It is home to a dedicated heart attack centre and Europe’s largest
renal transplant centre.

Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital, Acton

Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital is a maternity, women’s and neonatal care hospital. It
is a tertiary referral centre and looks after women with high-risk, complicated pregnancies, as
providing a midwife-led birth centre.

St Mary’s Hospital, Paddington

St Mary’s Hospital is a large, acute hospital and hosts one of the four major trauma centres
in London, alongside a 24-hour A&E department. With one of the most renowned paediatric
services in the country, St Mary’s is also home to Imperial Private Healthcare’s Lindo Wing.

Western Eye
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WHY JOIN US?

Reach your potential through outstanding learning and development
opportunities
Every year we welcome hundreds of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to
train with us. We support staff to pursue formal education, conduct research and take part in
courses, seminars and training programmes – including giving study leave. Wherever you
are in your career, we offer opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD). If
you are starting in an entry-level role, we also offer NVQ level two and level three
qualifications. We also have a number of leadership development programmes to support
you as you progress, alongside cross-specialty and cross-profession clinical education.

Experience the rich heritage of hospitals that have made history

Some of our clinicians’ achievements continue to transform healthcare practice and make a
lasting impact on the world. In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin at
St Mary’s revolutionising medicine and earning himself a Nobel prize – this is just one in a
long line of many discoveries and developments that have put us on the map as at the
forefront of innovation.

Draw on huge expertise as part of a strong international community

Get ready to work with colleagues from all over the world with a sense of community,
wellbeing and shared endeavour. We look after children, adolescents and adults – caring for
tiny babies through to patients who need end of life care. We have a global reputation for our
expertise in areas like: cardiology, haematology, renal and transplantation, infectious
diseases, neurology and trauma care – to name just a few. We are part of the
prestigious Shelford Group – the top ten NHS multi-specialty academic healthcare
organisations dedicated to excellence in research, education and patient care.
Feel supported by a positive culture
You can expect leadership and the chance to do your best in an open, respectful working
environment supported by a shared set of values. Our leadership team ensure they are
accessible – meeting staff at monthly CEO sessions and on ward walk rounds. Every employee
has an annual personal development review to discuss their progress and development needs.
We have a number of thriving staff networks at the Trust for you to join including: the leadership
network; the women’s network, the LGBT+ network and the nursing and midwifery BAME
network.

Recognition and career progression

We value our staff and recognise the unique contributions they make to their patients and
colleagues with our Make a Difference recognition scheme and annual awards ceremony.
We encourage patients, members of the public, visitors, carers as well as colleagues to
nominate our staff when they go the extra mile and celebrate the dedication of long-serving
staff. Every year you’ll have a personal development review where you’ll identify objectives
and development needs for the next year. Together you and your manager will establish a
plan to help you fast-forward your career and gain the experience and skill you need to
progress to the next level.

Conduct research here

Our clinicians work alongside biomedical scientists, chemists, physicists and engineers from
Imperial College London to develop new ways of diagnosing, treating and preventing
disease. As part of an academic health science centre, we aim to apply research discoveries
to healthcare as quickly as possible so we can improve the lives of NHS patients and
populations around the world. Our culture is about identifying research opportunities and
supporting our staff to pursue them. One of our goals is to encourage many more healthcare
professionals outside of medicine to pursue academic careers by providing research skills
training sessions, grant-writing support and access to fellowship opportunities. As of
2018/19 we have 600 active research projects.

Access brilliant benefits and enjoy a new social life

Join the NHS pension scheme – one of the most generous schemes in the UK. Have the
opportunity to work flexibly. Benefit from on-site accommodation and employee travel.
Voluntary benefits include: season ticket loan, on-site nurseries, childcare vouchers, cycle to
work scheme, fitness facilities and well-being initiatives including yoga and meditation
classes. Join the Trust’s choir or orchestra, running club or football club, or become a member of
the Charity’s Arts Club to receive exclusive access to free exhibitions at the Tate Modern and
shows. You can even enter the Royal Albert Hall ballot and win tickets to music events!
Experience the best that London can offer on your doorstep – benefit from generous London
weighting supplements that will help you make the most of it!
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Registered Nurse working in Maternity (Private Patients)

Band 5
Band

Directorate/
IPH: obstetric theatre, recovery, postnatal ward
Department
Private Patients (Maternity)
Division

Location of
Lindo Wing
work

Hours 37.5hrs

Reports to Team Leader Lindo Maternity

Accountable
Lead Midwife for IPH
to

1. Job purpose
 To provide care to women and their babies in the operating theatre, maternity
recovery area and postnatal ward
 Assesses care needs and develops implements and evaluates programmes of
care working collaboratively with midwifery colleagues
 Prepares and assembles theatre equipment and instruments when required
 Ensures safety of the environment including stock levels and storage of
equipment and medicines
 Provides support to students/learners within the unit
 Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team members in maintaining
standards of woman centred care in relation to perioperative, postoperative and
postpartum management while adhering to maternity policies and guidelines

 Maintain a high standard of professional expertise to ensure safe and

evidence based care is provided in specific area

2. Key stakeholders

 All Midwifery Matrons

 Head of Midwifery
 Director and Deputy Director of Midwifery
  Lead Midwife
 Obstetricians, Anaesthetists and Neonatal Team
 Practice development team
 Specialist midwives and nurses
 Safeguarding team
 Main theatre and recovery team
 Sterile supplies/TSSU department
 Maternity support workers

3. Key areas of responsibility

To provide high standards of skilled care and support in both perioperative and post-
operative and postnatal 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 participating as a scrubbed or circulating member of the team. To carry out
post-operative care in the maternity recovery area. To provide care for women and their
babies in the postnatal environment ensuring family centred care

You will work in conjunction with midwifery colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to
ensure that safe care is maintained within each specific environment and be involved in
measures to improve the quality of the service. You will be responsible for maintaining and
monitoring stock levels of consumables and escalating any stock concerns to appropriate
personnel

You must demonstrate politeness, kindness and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients,
visitors/relatives and colleagues. You will show an awareness and compliance with the Trust
policies, procedures, guidelines and standards and work towards promoting this to others.

Ensure compliance with the Trust’s policy on Infection Control and Controlled Drug storage
and administration.
Adhere to the NMC code of conduct at all times and maintain accurate documentation both
written and electronically
4. General Responsibilities
In partnership with other professionals and disciplines to develop personalised women
centred care that incorporates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of
individualised needs in accordance with Imperial College Healthcare Trust policies.

Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance
with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.

Complies with moving and handling guidance as per Trust policies. Be aware of
safeguarding polices and be able to report any concerns to appropriate professional
.

To work within the recovery area as required utilising appropriate support as necessary to
ensure safe staffing levels are maintained. Perform daily checks of recovery area to ensure
emergency equipment is clean and working and be able to escalate any faulty equipment.

Safely administer prescribed medications as per Trust policy and guidance. Aware of
various methods of administering pain relief in recovery environment. Prioritise work,
oversee and coordinate clinical resources on a daily basis to meet service user needs.

To assist with the care of the newborn, support with breastfeeding with support and guidance
of midwifery colleagues. Be able to recognise the deteriorating patient using the MEOWS
score and initiate immediate management within scope of practice

Ensure continuous professional updating and development through attendance of mandatory

study days as detailed in the Directorate Annual Training Plan, whilst satisfying the
requirements of Revalidation as set out by the NMC (2016) Adhere to the statutory
requirements of the Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives
and nursing associates (NMC 2018)

The post holder must uphold and maintain confidentiality of information about patients, staff
and healthcare business and ensure up to date with Information Governance training.
Promote and practice a culture of compassion where relationships are based on Imperial
College Healthcare Trust’s values

Contribute to maintaining a safe environment of care through effective risk management.

Identify risks and develop appropriate strategies to manage the risks including responding
appropriately to untoward/emergency situations. You will participate in safety huddles and
ensure that WHO safety checklist is adhered to.

Be able to locate emergency equipment, recognise an emergency, escalate and activate

emergency call.
5. Scope and Purpose of Job Description
A job description does not constitute a ‘term and condition of employment’. It is provided
only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast
moving organisation and therefore changes in employees’ duties may be necessary from
time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and
may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Directorate/
Job Title Band
Department

WCCS/maternity Obstetric Nurse 5

Criteria Relevant to
Essential Desirable
the Role

Education/  Registered nurse  Theatre course

Qualifications
 Evidence of continuous  Post anaesthetic course
professional development or experience
 Basic Life Support  Mentorship or equivalent
 Advanced life support
 ANP course
 IV Drug competency

Experience  Previous ward experience  Experience in

recovery/HDU
 Able to demonstrate knowledge
of clinical role in maternity  Use of MEOWS/NEWS
recovery
 Familiar with
 Care of the deteriorating patient PCA/epidurals for pain
relief
 Previous gynaecological
experience
 Neonatal experience

Skills/Knowledge/  Excellent written and verbal  Teaching skills

Abilities communication skills
 Care of the newborn
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Breastfeeding
 Competent in computer/IT skills
 Knowledge of risk
 Awareness of theatre management and Datix
environment and resources
  Venepuncture and cannulation  Ability to work both as a
team member and
 Ability to administer prescribed
autonomously
oral medications as per policies
 Administer intra venous
drugs
 Perform ECG

Values and  Demonstrate ability to meet trust  Self motivating and able
Behaviours values to motivate others
 Flexible and adaptable  Willing to learn new skills
 Positive to change

Additional information

1. Health and safety

All staff are required to make positive efforts to maintain their own personal safety and that of
others by taking reasonable care, carrying out requirements of the law whilst following
recognised codes of practice and Trust policies on health and safety.
2. Medical Examinations
All appointments are conditional upon prior health clearance. Failure to provide continuing
satisfactory evidence if required, e.g. of immunization, will be regarded as a breach of
contract.
3. Equal Opportunities
The Trust aims to promote equal opportunities. A copy of our Equality Opportunities Policy is
available from the Human Resources department. Members of staff must ensure that they
treat other members of staff, patients and visitors with dignity and respect at all times and
report any breaches of this to the appropriate manager.
4. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in
the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of specific duties relating
to their role.
5. Disclosure & Barring Service/Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Applicants for many posts in the NHS are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
1974. Applicants who are offered employment for such posts will be subject to a criminal
record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service before appointment is confirmed. This
includes details of cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions. Further
information can be found via: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-
barring-service. Post holders have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and
vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of
specific duties relating to their role. Staff are obliged to disclose to the Trust during
employment any pending criminal convictions, including cautions, and any other information
relevant to the safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults.
6. Professional Registration
Staff undertaking work which requires professional registration are responsible for ensuring
that they are so registered and that they comply with any Codes of Conduct applicable to that
profession. Proof of registration must be produced on appointment and at any time
subsequently on request.
7. Work Visa/ Permits/Leave to Remain
If you are a non-resident of the UK or EEA you are required to have a valid work visa and
leave to remain in the UK, which is renewed as required. The Trust is unable to employ or
continue to employ you if you require but do not have a valid work visa and/or leave to
remain in the UK.

8. Conflict of Interests
You may not without the consent of the Trust engage in any outside employment and in
particular you are disqualified from an appointment as a chair or Non-Executive Director of
another NHS Trust whilst you are employed by this Trust. In accordance with the Trust’s
Conflict of Interest Policy you must declare to your manager all private interests which could
potentially result in personal gain as a consequence of your employment position in the
Trust. The NHS Code of Conduct and Standards of Business Conduct for NHS Staff require
you to declare all situations where you or a close relative or associate has a controlling
interest in a business or in any activity which may compete for any NHS contracts to supply
goods or services to the Trust. You must therefore register such interests with the Trust,
either on appointment or subsequently.
9. Infection control
It is the responsibility of all staff, whether clinical or non-clinical, to familiarise themselves
with and adhere to current policy in relation to the prevention of the spread of infection and
the wearing of uniforms.
Clinical staff – on entering and leaving clinical areas, and between contacts with
patients, staff should ensure that they apply alcohol gel to their hands and wash their
hands frequently with soap and water. In addition, staff should ensure the appropriate
use of personal protective clothing and the appropriate administration of antibiotic
therapy. Staffs are required to communicate any infection risks to the infection control
team and, upon receipt of their advice, report hospital-acquired infections in line with
the Trust’s Incident Reporting Policy.
Non clinical staff and sub-contracted staff – on entering and leaving clinical areas
and between contacts with patients all staff should ensure they apply alcohol gel to
their hands and be guided by clinical staff as to further preventative measures required.
It is also essential for staff to wash their hands frequently with soap and water.
 Flu vaccination – the Trust’s expectation is that all patient-facing staff have an annual
flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Staffs have a responsibility to
encourage adherence with policy amongst colleagues, visitors and patients and should
challenge those who do not comply. You are also required to keep up to date with the
latest infection control guidance via the documents library section on the intranet.
10. No Smoking
The Trust operates a smoke free policy.
11. Professional Association/Trade Union Membership
The Trust is committed to working in partnership with Trades Unions and actively
encourages staff to join any Trade Union of their choice, subject to any rules for membership
that the Trade Union may apply.