Recovery Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Practitioner/Nurse to join our Operating Theatres department at The London Clinic. This post is located at our main hospital site in London, and we are offering a competitive salary range of £35,743 - £46,438 per annum plus unsociable hours shift enhancements.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located on Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, a total of 8 premises, and we are dedicated to providing the best, personalised healthcare with a breadth of surgical and medical expertise. We are an organisation that has charitable status and this helps us to drive forward our mission of reinvesting our income to deliver better patient outcomes.

Job Profile

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Recovery Practitioner/Nurse is responsible for the assessment, evaluation and implementation of care given to patients within the recovery room.

• Job Location: This role is located at our main hospital facility in London, W1G 6BW (Close to Regents Park & Baker Street tube stations).
• Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.
• Shift Pattern: We operate flexible shift patterns with participation in the on-call rota. ; either Long Days - 3x shifts p/week (0730-2100 or 0900-2230) OR combination of Early & Late shifts - 5x shifts p/week, 1 week of earlies (0730-1530) and then a week of Late shifts (1430-2230).
• Salary: The attractive salary range for this role is £35,743 - £46,438 per annum, plus shift enhancements, and will be dependent upon skills and experience.
• Benefits package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 day’s annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties

• Work as a skilled member of the recovery team, carrying out nursing duties within the recovery area, and providing the highest standard of patient care.
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care, following PREP/CPD requirements.
• Participate in the monitoring and maintenance of standards in accordance with the Clinic policies and procedures, as well as maintain custody and checking of controlled drugs daily.
• Communicate effectively and responsibly at all times with colleagues within the multi-disciplinary setting.
• Maintain accurate and legible written and electronic records of care, ensuring that the safety, privacy and dignity of the patient is maintained at all times.

Skills & Experience

• RGN / ODP qualified practitioner (NMC or HCPC registration).
• Proven experience in recovery and/or intensive care setting.
• Understanding of the post-operative needs of patients.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and flexibly as part of a team.
• Highly motivated individual who is Punctual, adaptable and continually maintains a professional image.

The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 150+ patient beds and 10 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre and two minimally invasive/day surgery theatres. Speciality areas include, General surgery; ENT; Gynaecology; Hepatobiliary; Neuro-spinal; Ophthalmic; Orthopaedic; Plastic and reconstructive; Robotic; Urology; Vascular & Weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery).