Bank Theatre Practitioner- Recovery & ECU

Fortius; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortius in London is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to deliver high-quality perioperative care in Recovery and ECU. You will work with the theatre MDT to ensure safe patient care and compliance with policies.

You will mentor junior staff, participate in on-call rotations, and uphold infection prevention, documentation, and medication safety. Requirements include NMC/HCPC registration, 3 years in HDU/ICU, and CPD commitment.

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in high dependency or critical care.
• Experience managing Level 1–3 patients in Recovery or ECU.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong clinical reasoning, decision‑thinking, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior staff and students.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• ILS qualification, ALS qualification, HDU/ITU course, EPALS qualification or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care for patients in Recovery and ECU (Level 1–3).
• Monitor, assess, and manage patients’ recovery after anaesthesia or critical care.
• Collaborate with Anaesthetists, Intensivists, Surgeons, and MDT members.
• Participate in on-call and night shift rotations.
• Engage in emergency response teams and resuscitation roles.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks and report faults promptly.
• uphold infection prevention and control standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care per policy.
• Safely handle, store, and administer medications; document changes.
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for junior staff and agency colleagues.
• Mentor and support staff development, including orientation and competency assessment.
• Conduct staff appraisals and contribute to development planning.
• Promote a positive team culture and professional behaviour.
• Ensure 100% compliance with mandatory training, policies and SOPs.
• Support MDT collaboration, effective handover and shared decision-making.
• Assist during high activity periods and staffing pressures.
• Promote patient-centred care and team accountability.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Decision making

CPD

Mentorship

Communication

Organisation

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Degree-level qualification

ILS qualification

ALS qualification

HDU/ITU course

EPALS qualification

Mentorship / Practice Assessor qualification

Job description

The Theatre Practitioner is responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient care in the Post Anaesthetic Care (Recovery) and Enhanced Care Unit (ECU) in a private healthcare setting. This role provides high-quality patient care within the ECU and Recovery areas, working closely with the wider theatre team to ensure safe and effective perioperative care. The post holder will support junior colleagues and students, maintain compliance with policies, SOPs and mandatory training, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the service.

The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver seamless patient care, optimise operational efficiency, and maintain professional and private-sector standards. Professional accountability is maintained in line with the NMC / HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, high-quality care for patients in Recovery and ECU, including Level 1–3 patients.
• Monitor, assess, and manage patients’ recovery following anaesthesia or critical care interventions.
• Work closely with Anaesthetists, Intensivists, Surgeons, and MDT members to deliver safe patient care.
• Participate in on-call and night shift rotations as required.
• Actively participate in emergency response teams. Including allocated resuscitation roles and daily safety huddles.
• Conduct pre-use equipment checks and report faults promptly.
• Uphold infection prevention and control standards and maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous documentation of care in line with organisational policy.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and administration of medications. Leadership & People Management
• Provide clinical leadership and supervision for junior staff, agency, and bank colleagues on shift.
• Mentor and support the development of staff, including orientation and competency assessment for new starters and students.
• Conduct staff appraisals and contribute to personal development planning.
• Promote a positive team culture, supporting cohesion, motivation, and professional behaviour.
• Ensure 100% compliance with mandatory training, policies, and SOPs across the team. MDT Collaboration & Team Support
• Work collaboratively as part of the MDT, ensuring effective communication, handover, and shared decision-making.
• Support colleagues during periods of high activity or staffing pressure.
• Promote a culture of patient-centred care and team accountability. Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Adhere to all organisational policies, SOPs, and private-sector regulatory standards.
• Ensure practice aligns with national guidance, including NICE, NatSSIPs, LocSSIPs, NCEPOD, and RCoA recommendations.
• Report incidents, near misses, and risks promptly; contribute to investigations and learning outcomes.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and service reviews.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with GDPR. Operational Responsibilities

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in high dependency or critical care settings

• Experience managing Level 1–3 patients in Recovery or ECU.

• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience

• Strong clinical reasoning, decision‑thinking, and critical thinking skills.

• Experience supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior staff and students

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

• ILS qualification

• Commitment to 100% compliance with mandatory training, SOPs, and organisational policies

• ALS qualification (or commitment to work towards)

• HDU / ITU course (or commitment to work towards)

• Mentorship / Practice Assessor qualification

• EPALS qualification