About this role
Job summary
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Are you an experienced Recovery Practitioner looking for flexible working opportunities within a fast-paced and rewarding surgical environment? We are looking for a Bank Recovery Practitioner to join our Theatre team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality post-operative care and supporting patients throughout their surgical journey.
As our Bank Recovery Practitioner, you'll provide expert care to patients throughout the perioperative pathway, with a particular focus on post-operative recovery and patient safety. Working closely with Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Theatre Practitioners and Ward teams, you'll assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to ensure the highest standards are maintained at all times.
You'll be responsible for monitoring patients recovering from a range of surgical procedures and anaesthetic techniques, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and ready for discharge or transfer to the ward.
This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible optionbut it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.
Main duties of the job
As our Bank Recovery Practitioner, you will be:
- Delivering safe, high-quality care to patients following surgery and anaesthesia.
- Monitoring patient observations and recognising any deterioration in condition.
- Receiving patients from theatre and undertaking comprehensive recovery assessments.
- Administering and monitoring post-operative pain relief following appropriate training.
- Supporting discharge planning and ensuring patients are appropriately prepared for discharge or transfer.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.
- Ensuring emergency equipment, stock and consumables are available and fit for purpose.
- Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and students where appropriate.
- Working flexibly across the perioperative environment to support service delivery.
About us
As a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner, you will be:
- NMC registration where applicable.
- ENB 176/183 or equivalent post-operative surgical care experience.
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
- Recent experience within an acute hospital environment.
- Experience caring for patients in the recovery setting following surgery.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and remain calm under pressure.
- ALS and MEWS training - desirable.
- Previous pre-assessment experience - desirable.
What you can expect in return;
- A bank rate of £26.03 per hour
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
- Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
- The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]
Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner,
- NMC registration where applicable.
- ENB 176/183 or equivalent post-operative surgical care experience.
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
- Recent experience within an acute hospital environment.
- Experience caring for patients in the recovery setting following surgery.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and remain calm under pressure.
Desirable
- ALS and MEWS training - desirable.
- Previous pre-assessment experience - desirable.
- Specialist pain management training or experience - desirable.
- Teaching or mentorship qualification - desirable.
- Audit and quality improvement experience - desirable.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Barley Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG3 8YY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)