Theatre Nurse - Conflict Experience

1w1 week ago

UK Med

Manchester, GB · Contract · £3,300 – £3,600/mo

About this role

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity seeking experienced Theatre Nurses with conflict experience to join our register. You will deploy internationally at short notice for 4-12 weeks to provide safe surgical care in crises. Availability for a minimum of 4-6 weeks is essential, with longer preferred.

You will ensure patient safety by maintaining sterile environments, adhering to infection control, and implementing protocols to prevent complications. Provide high-quality perioperative care, collaborating with surgical teams for patient preparation, assisting in procedures, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications.

Be prepared for immediate nursing care in critical incidents, mass casualties, or trauma, assisting in resuscitation and managing life-threatening situations. Work under pressure in humanitarian contexts, demonstrating determination, compassion, and collaboration.

Join a high-performing team committed to learning and supporting others. Gain an influential role in humanitarian programming with a friendly environment and real impact on crisis-affected individuals.

Requirements

Previous experience working in humanitarian contexts, particularly conflict zones
Ability to travel and work internationally at short notice for a minimum of 4-6 weeks
Current nursing license with unconditional membership of a suitable registering organisation
Specific qualifications or professional registrations in Nursing Science/Degree
Determined, high performing, compassionate, and collaborative
Committed to learning and supporting others to learn
Language skills an advantage

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment, adhering to infection control practices, and implementing safety protocols
Provide high-quality perioperative care, collaborating with the surgical team for patient preparation and assisting during procedures
Monitor patients' vital signs, administer medications, and facilitate smooth surgical workflow
Provide immediate nursing care during critical incidents, mass casualty situations, or trauma cases
Assist in resuscitation efforts and manage life-threatening situations to support the surgical team
Deliver safe and effective surgical care to individuals affected by crises and emergencies

Benefits

GBP £3,300 to GBP £3,600 gross per month, dependent on assignment and experience
Friendly working environment
Opportunity to make a real difference through an influential role in humanitarian programming