About this role
Job summary As a Recovery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting patients before, during, and after their surgical procedures. Your primary focus will be to deliver safe, high-quality care, ensuring patients are closely monitored and well-supported throughout their recovery journey.
Main duties of the job As a Recovery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting patients before, during, and after their surgical procedures. Your primary focus will be to deliver safe, high-quality care, ensuring patients are closely monitored and well-supported throughout their recovery journey.
About us At Spire Norwich Hospital, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care. Our modern facility includes four operating theatres, two wards (50 beds), and a busy outpatient and diagnostic imaging department, offering a progressive and supportive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities Perioperative Practitioner - Recovery | Norwich | 0 hour contract | Monday - Friday Shifts Available | Competitive Rates Are you an experienced Recovery Practitioner looking for a temporary opportunity to showcase your skills and expertise? If so, we have the perfect role for you at Spire Norwich Hospital. As a Recovery Practitioner, you will play a vital role in supporting patients before, during, and after their surgical procedures. Your primary focus will be to deliver safe, high-quality care, ensuring patients are closely monitored and well-supported throughout their recovery journey. During your shifts, you will be responsible for: - Monitoring patients' vital signs in the recovery phase - Managing pain relief and post-operative care - Ensuring patients are comfortable, stable, and reassured following procedures - Working collaboratively with medical and nursing teams to coordinate care plans - Maintaining accurate patient records and communicating any changes in condition At Spire Norwich Hospital, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care. Our modern facility includes four operating theatres, two wards (50 beds), and a busy outpatient and diagnostic imaging department, offering a progressive and supportive working environment. To be successful in this role, you will have: - A relevant healthcare qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse or ODP) - Previous experience working in a recovery or theatre setting - Strong communication and teamwork skills - A compassionate and patient-focused approach to care This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly motivated team and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you are ready to take on a temporary role as a Recovery Practitioner at Spire Norwich Hospital, we would love to hear from you. Benefits We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays - Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options - 'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers - Free Bupa wellness screening - Private medical insurance - Life assurance We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant healthcare qualification (e.g. Registered Nurse or ODP)
Experience Essential
Previous experience working in a recovery setting
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 Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Old Watton Rd, Norwich
Norwich
NR4 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)