Recovery Theatre Practitioner

NHS

  • London
  • £37,259-45,356 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
Band 5 Recovery PractitionerCancer & Thoracic TheatresThe services at St Bartholomew's Hospital support the new Barts Heart Centre which has brought together the services of some of the best cardiovascular experts in the country alongside the well-established cancer service.You will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time, as we realise a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve services for today's patients and future generations and create a world class cardiovascular serviceMain duties of the jobWe are looking for an enthusiastic Recovery Practitioner to support the integration of our cancer services within the Thoracic and general (Thoracic Robotic, Breast, Endocrine, ocular, fertility and Brachytherapy) theatres. Experience within these specialities is desirable, once appointed we will build upon your specialist course with the support of a mentor and the experienced multidisciplinary team.We offer a wide range of development opportunities including extensive mandatory training, Band 5 development programme, the opportunity for further academic studies and attendance at external conferences and courses.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum incContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-7460870SBHJob locationsSt Bartholomew's HospitalLondonEC1A 7BEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachmentWe are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachmentWe are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continuing professional development/education
ExperienceEssential
  • More than 6 months post registration experience
  • Previous recovery, ACCU or airway management experience
  • Willingness to achieve set objectives
KnowledgeEssential
  • Quality issues within the NHS
  • Demonstrate understanding of Theatre work. Awareness of Care Modules and Care Planning in the Surgical Environment
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continuing professional development/education
ExperienceEssential
  • More than 6 months post registration experience
  • Previous recovery, ACCU or airway management experience
  • Willingness to achieve set objectives
KnowledgeEssential
  • Quality issues within the NHS
  • Demonstrate understanding of Theatre work. Awareness of Care Modules and Care Planning in the Surgical Environment

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