About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Recovery to provide clinical leadership and support the delivery of outstanding post-anaesthetic and post-operative care within our specialist surgical hub.
The successful candidate will lead the recovery team, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and evidence-based care following anaesthesia and surgery.
Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and the inpatient ward team, the Clinical Lead will support excellent patient outcomes and the smooth transition of patients through their surgical journey.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new specialist surgical service and contribute to the development of high standards of clinical care from the beginning.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Provide visible clinical leadership within the recovery environment. Support the delivery of safe post-anaesthetic care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures. Lead and support the recovery nursing team, promoting professional standards and a positive safety culture. Ensure patients are appropriately assessed, monitored and managed following surgery and anaesthesia. Promote best practice in pain management, post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) management and recovery discharge criteria. Support recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient. Ensure compliance with recovery documentation standards and clinical pathways. Lead recovery-related audits and quality improvement initiatives. Support staff education, competency assessment and clinical development. Work collaboratively with anaesthetic teams, theatre teams and inpatient services. Contribute to clinical governance, risk management and patient safety improvement.
About us
One Health Group was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has steadily and successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Commissioned by the NHS, we provide services for patients referred for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Spine, Urology and Gynaecology and with clinics located in over 30 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, we bring healthcare closer to where people live. We are committed to clinical excellence, and our mission is to provide innovative, high quality medical and clinical services for our patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly continue healthy lives.
The One Health Group PLC Elective Surgery Hub is a specialist purpose-built elective surgical facility providing high-quality care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
Our service includes:
One operating theatre. Three-bay recovery unit. Twelve inpatient bedrooms. Dedicated pre-assessment and outpatient facilities. We specialise in elective surgery including:
Total hip replacement. Total knee replacement. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Spinal procedures including ACDF, cervical decompression, lumbar decompression, lumbar discectomy and spinal fusion procedures.
We are building a highly skilled clinical team focused on delivering safe, compassionate and exceptional patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Lead Recovery
OHG Surgical Hub
Location: OHG PLC; Warren Rd; Scunthorpe; DN15 6XH Hours: Full Time ( 40 Hrs )
Salary: £45,000.80 Responsible to: OHG Clinical Services Manager Professional Accountability: Medical Director
Planned Start Date: 01 April 2027
About OHG Surgical Hub
One Health Group was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has steadily and successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Commissioned by the NHS, we provide services for patients referred for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Spine, Urology and Gynaecology and with clinics located in over 30 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, we bring healthcare closer to where people live. We are committed to clinical excellence, and our mission is to provide innovative, high quality medical and clinical services for our patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly continue healthy lives.
The One Health Group PLC Elective Surgery Hub is a specialist purpose-built elective surgical facility providing high-quality care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
Our service includes:
One operating theatre. Three-bay recovery unit. Twelve inpatient bedrooms. Dedicated pre-assessment and outpatient facilities. We specialise in elective surgery including:
Total hip replacement. Total knee replacement. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Spinal procedures including ACDF, cervical decompression, lumbar decompression, lumbar discectomy and spinal fusion procedures. We are building a highly skilled clinical team focused on delivering safe, compassionate and exceptional patient care.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Recovery to provide clinical leadership and support the delivery of outstanding post-anaesthetic and post-operative care within our specialist surgical hub.
The successful candidate will lead the recovery team, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and evidence-based care following anaesthesia and surgery.
Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre staff and the inpatient ward team, the Clinical Lead will support excellent patient outcomes and the smooth transition of patients through their surgical journey.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new specialist surgical service and contribute to the development of high standards of clinical care from the beginning.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Provide visible clinical leadership within the recovery environment. Support the delivery of safe post-anaesthetic care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures. Lead and support the recovery nursing team, promoting professional standards and a positive safety culture. Ensure patients are appropriately assessed, monitored and managed following surgery and anaesthesia. Promote best practice in pain management, post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) management and recovery discharge criteria. Support recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient. Ensure compliance with recovery documentation standards and clinical pathways. Lead recovery-related audits and quality improvement initiatives. Support staff education, competency assessment and clinical development. Work collaboratively with anaesthetic teams, theatre teams and inpatient services. Contribute to clinical governance, risk management and patient safety improvement.
About You
We are looking for a registered healthcare professional with significant recovery and peri-operative experience who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
You will have:
Current NMC or HCPC registration. Extensive experience in post-anaesthetic care/recovery. Proven leadership or supervisory experience. Experience caring for patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery, including: Total hip replacement. Total knee replacement. Revision arthroplasty where appropriate. Experience caring for patients undergoing spinal procedures, including: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Cervical decompression. Lumbar decompression. Lumbar discectomy. Spinal fusion procedures. Knowledge and experience of managing patients following complex elective surgery. Understanding of enhanced recovery pathways. Experience recognising and managing post-operative complications. Experience of clinical audit, governance and quality improvement. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
Specialist Knowledge and Skills
You will have knowledge and experience of:
Post-anaesthetic recovery standards. Immediate Life Support ( desirable ) Airway management and emergency response. Pain assessment and management. Management of post-operative nausea and vomiting. NEWS2 and deteriorating patient pathways. Neurological assessment following spinal surgery. Management of post-operative orthopaedic patients. Infection prevention and patient safety. Emergency procedures including cardiac arrest response and escalation.
What We Offer
Competitive salary. Supportive and friendly team. Modern purpose-built elective surgical environment. Opportunities for professional development. Funded mandatory training. NMC registration reimbursement (subject to policy). Company pension. Generous annual leave. Free onsite parking. Employee wellbeing support.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional recovery care and would like to be part of building a specialist elective surgical service, we would welcome your application.
For further information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Extensive experience working within a post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU) or recovery environment. Previous leadership, management or supervisory experience within a peri-operative or recovery setting. Experience caring for patients following major orthopaedic surgery, including hip and knee replacement, as well as spinal surgery procedures. Experience recognising and managing post-operative complications and deteriorating patients. Experience managing patients following complex elective surgical procedures. Knowledge and practical experience of enhanced recovery pathways. Participated in clinical audit, governance or quality improvement activities within a clinical setting. Able to work full-time at the OHG Surgical Hub in Scunthorpe.
Qualifications Essential
Currently registered with either the NMC (Registered Nurse) or HCPC (Operating Department Practitioner).
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 One Health Group
Address One Health Group PLC
Warren Road
Scunthorpe
DN15 6XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://onehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)