Recovery Theatre Practitioner Northampton - Job

Recovery Theatre Practitioner

We are working alongside a leading healthcare provider to recruit a dedicated Recovery Theatre Practitioner.This is an exciting opportunity to add real value to patients within an acute hospital setting working Ad hoc shifts opportunities across a 7-day week This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join a busy theatre team, providing outstanding post-operative care in a recovery setting.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective post-operative care to patients within the recovery environment.
Monitor and assess patients following surgery, identifying and escalating changes in condition promptly.
Manage airway support, patient observations and recovery interventions in line with clinical best practice.
Assess and manage post-operative pain, nausea and overall patient comfort.
Support patients through the recovery process and ensure readiness for discharge from the recovery area.
Ensure all theatre, recovery and anaesthetic equipment is checked, prepared and maintained appropriately.
Adhere to infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance standards at all times.
Work collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe and efficient patient care.
Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
Contribute to a positive, professional and supportive theatre environment

Essential Requirements

Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).
Experience or training within a theatre environment specialising in anaesthetics and recovery.
Strong understanding of patient safety, infection control and manual handling principles.
Ability to work effectively under pressure within a fast-paced theatre environment.
Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to changing patient needs.
High level of attention to detail and commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience working within a recovery unit or post-anaesthetic care unit (PACU).
Immediate Life Support (ILS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
Experience supporting a variety of surgical specialities.
Knowledge of clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Why Apply?

Join a highly skilled and supportive theatre team.
Work in a modern clinical environment focused on patient safety and quality care.

If you're a passionate Recovery Practitioner looking to develop your career within a dynamic theatre environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion

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