Theatre Nurse - Register

2w2 weeks ago

UK Med

Manchester, GB · Contract · £39,600 – £43,200

About this role

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity born of the British National Health Service, working over 30 years towards healthcare access in crises. We seek experienced Theatre Nurses with humanitarian context experience to join our register. Deploy internationally at short notice for 4-12 weeks to provide surgical care in emergencies.

Focus on ensuring 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, procedure assistance, vital sign monitoring, and smooth workflows. Be ready for critical incidents, mass casualties, or trauma cases.

Work under pressure supporting humanitarian programme delivery with full-time hours, including some weekends and evenings. Join a determined, high-performing, compassionate, and collaborative team committed to learning. Travel to international or UK-Med responses as needed.

Fixed-term contracts depend on response requirements, typically 4-12 weeks. Competitive salary and benefits in a friendly environment offer real impact through influential humanitarian roles. Language skills provide an advantage.

Requirements

Experienced Theatre Nurse able to work under pressure in medical emergency responses
Previous experience working in humanitarian contexts
Current nursing license with unconditional membership of a suitable registering organisation
Specific qualifications or professional registrations in Nursing Science/Degree
Available to travel and work internationally at short notice for minimum 4-6 weeks
Determined, high performing, compassionate, collaborative, and committed to learning
Language skills an advantage

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective surgical care to individuals affected by crises and emergencies
Ensure patient safety by maintaining a sterile environment, adhering to infection control practices, and implementing safety protocols
Deliver 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

Benefits

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