Recovery Theatre Practitioner

We are working alongside a leading healthcare provider to recruit a dedicated Recovery Theatre Practitioner.This is an exciting opportunity to add real value to patients within an acute hospital setting working Ad hoc shifts opportunities across a 7-day week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join a busy theatre team, providing outstanding post-operative care in a recovery setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective post-operative care to patients within the recovery environment.
• Monitor and assess patients following surgery, identifying and escalating changes in condition promptly.
• Manage airway support, patient observations and recovery interventions in line with clinical best practice.
• Assess and manage post-operative pain, nausea and overall patient comfort.
• Support patients through the recovery process and ensure readiness for discharge from the recovery area.
• Ensure all theatre, recovery and anaesthetic equipment is checked, prepared and maintained appropriately.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and efficient patient care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive theatre environment

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
• Experience or training within a theatre environment specialising in anaesthetics and recovery.
• Strong understanding of patient safety, infection control and manual handling principles.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced theatre environment.
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to changing patient needs.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working within a recovery unit or post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU).
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Experience supporting a variety of surgical specialities.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly skilled and supportive theatre team.
• Work in a modern clinical environment focused on patient safety and quality care.

If you're a passionate Recovery Practitioner looking to develop your career within a dynamic theatre environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion