Bank Recovery Practitioner

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Ilford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Career development

Discount scheme

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Bank Recovery Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary perioperative team. You will deliver high-quality post-operative care and support patients through the surgical journey, under supervision of anaesthetists, surgeons and theatre staff.

This bank (0-hour) contract offers flexible shifts, with no guaranteed hours, and opportunities to contribute to patient safety, recovery assessments, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• NMC registration and current practice status.
• Experience in post-operative recovery or perioperative care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality post-operative care and monitor patient recovery.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate perioperative care with teams.
• Maintain clinical records and documentation.
• Support discharge planning and patient safety.

Skills

NMC registration

Immediate Life Support

ALS and MEWS training

Post-operative care experience

Education

ENB 176/183 or equivalent

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality post-operative care and supporting patients throughout their surgical journey. As our Bank Recovery Practitioner, you'll provide expert care to patients throughout the perioperative pathway, with a particular focus on post-operative recovery and patient safety. Working closely with Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Theatre Practitioners and Ward teams, you'll assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to ensure the highest standards are maintained at all times. You'll be responsible for monitoring patients recovering from a range of surgical procedures and anaesthetic techniques, ensuring they are safe, comfortable and ready for discharge or transfer to the ward. This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option-but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours. As our Bank Recovery Practitioner, you will be:

• Delivering safe, high-quality care to patients following surgery and anaesthesia.
• Monitoring patient observations and recognising any deterioration in condition.
• Receiving patients from theatre and undertaking comprehensive recovery assessments.
• Administering and monitoring post-operative pain relief following appropriate training.
• Supporting discharge planning and ensuring patients are appropriately prepared for discharge or transfer.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.
• Ensuring emergency equipment, stock and consumables are available and fit for purpose.
• Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and students where appropriate.
• Working flexibly across the perioperative environment to support service delivery.
  As a Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner, you will be:
• NMC registration where applicable.
• ENB 176/183 or equivalent post-operative surgical care experience.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.
• Recent experience within an acute hospital environment.
• Experience caring for patients in the recovery setting following surgery.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively and remain calm under pressure.
• ALS and MEWS training - desirable.
• Previous pre-assessment experience - desirable.
  A bank rate of £26.03 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities., Award winning ED&I programme Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme Access to private health insurance Wide range of 'time away from work' allowances Extensive career development and training opportunitiesTraining & Development Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System. Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy. Great development and career progression opportunities. Since working for Practice Plus Group I have had a vast amount of opportunities and education which has further developed my knowledge and skills as a nurse.