Perioperative Practitioner - Recovery

Spire Healthcare · United Kingdom · onsite Join our outstanding theatre team at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital as a Perioperative Practitioner/Nurse (Recovery). This role offers the opportunity to work within a modern, technologically advanced theatre environment, supporting patients throughout their post-anaesthetic recovery journey and contributing to exceptional clinical outcomes. You will gain exposure to a varied surgical caseload, including orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, and plastic surgery. Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care throughout the patient's recovery pathway Assess and monitor patients immediately following surgery or procedures within the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Effectively manage post-operative pain and evaluate patient outcomes Monitor surgical wounds, dressings, drains, and intravenous access devices Ensure patients meet recovery and discharge criteria prior to transfer to the ward or day surgery unit Communicate patient progress and clinical concerns to anaesthetists, consultants, and ward teams Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised patient care Support the effective management and organisation of the theatre recovery area Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver excellent clinical outcomes Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards Adhere to infection prevention and control policies and best practice guidelines Support, supervise, and mentor junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants where appropriate Provide reassurance, education, and support to patients and their relatives throughout the recovery process Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and professional practice Who We're Looking For HCPC-registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or NMC-registered Nurse with no restrictions on practice A minimum of two years' experience within a Recovery/PACU environment Experience in one or more of the following specialities: orthopaedics, general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, plastic surgery Excellent communication and organisational skills A flexible, positive, and patient-centred approach The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Benefits Competitive salary 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Employer and employee contributory pension scheme with flexible retirement options 'Spire for You' reward platform offering discounts and cashback at over 1,000 retailers Free Bupa health and wellbeing screening Private medical insurance Life assurance Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities