Job Description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ make a difference for every patient

Are you a Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner looking for a rewarding role? Do you want to progress quickly in your career? You'll find a friendly welcome and a home for your talents at Practice Plus Group. Whether you're coming from an NHS or private hospital, we'll give you time to use your nursing skills - and help you build a fulfilling career. We are looking for an experienced Recovery Practitioner to join our team.

This is a part time role, made up of 3 x 9.5 hour shifts per week.


We offer our employees clear career paths with lots of exciting options. Where you go is up to you!



You will be a valued member of our multidisciplinary team supported by our experienced Theatre Manager, Sarah.

What you'll be doing

It goes without saying that your priority will be responsible for ensuring that the care, welfare, safety and comfort of all patients is of the highest standard and at all times.

Everything we do is focused on providing a high standard of safe and effective patient care. As a CQC Good rated hospital we believe in developing and nurturing our people.


We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance - so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
To ensure the cleanliness of the recovery is of the highest standard to meet with company policy. To participate in the management of infection control within the department. To check the recovery bays are set up and equipped appropriate for the day's lists. To collect and/or receive patients from the ward. To do pre-operative checks of the patients physically as well as all notes, consent, results and x-rays. To identify the need for resuscitation of a patient and knowledge of first line drugs needed for resuscitation and use of the defibrillator. To know the policy and procedure for 'Transfer of a critical care patient' to another unit/hospital. To understand and execute the correct procedures for ordering, receiving and transfer of blood and blood products as well as blood conservation.

What we'll look for in you

As An NMC registered Nurse or an HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner with experience of working in anaesthetics and recovery, you will have experience of intubation, extubation and resuscitation of patients, alongside up to date sound clinical knowledge of anaesthetics, sedatives, muscle relaxants and emergency drugs. In addition you will be able to demonstrate competency in IV therapies and catheterisation.

In turn we will support you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. We'll help you be the best you can be. When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job. You have a career.


To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact rebecca.stevens@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team, or call 07753313395.


We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.