Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse
2. Evidence of continual professional development
3. Basic Life Support
Desirable criteria
4. Mentor or equivalent
5. Theatre course
6. Post anaesthetic course
7. Advanced Life Support
8. ANP course
9. IV Drug competency
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
10. Previous ward experience
11. Theatre experience
12. Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical role in Maternity recovery
13. Awareness of theatre environment & resources
Desirable criteria
14. Experience in recovery/HDU
15. Use of MEOWS/NEWS
16. Familiar with PCA/Epidurals for pain relief
17. Previous Gynaecological experience
18. Neonatal experience
19. Knowledge of Risk Management & Datix
Skills, Abilities & Attributes
Essential criteria
20. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
21. Excellent interpersonal skills
22. Competent in computer/IT skills
23. Venepuncture and Cannulation
24. Ability to administer prescribed oral medications as per policies
Desirable criteria
25. Teaching skills
26. Care of the newborn
27. Breastfeeding
28. Ability to work both as a team manager & autonomously
29. Administer Intra Venous Drugs
30. Perform ECG