PACU Recovery Nurse/ODP — Compassionate Post-Op Care

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rotherham seeks a Band 5 Recovery Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. In this role, you will ensure high-quality recovery care for patients post-surgery, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, clinical competence, and an ability to respond to patient needs. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities are available, along with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative team ethos

Qualifications

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with valid registration.
• Experience working within an operating theatre.
• Ability to respond to clinical deterioration effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective recovery care to patients.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients emerging from anaesthesia.
• Communicate effectively with theatre teams and ward staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical governance

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

A healthcare provider in Rotherham seeks a Band 5 Recovery Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner. In this role, you will ensure high-quality recovery care for patients post-surgery, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion, clinical competence, and an ability to respond to patient needs. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities are available, along with a commitment to delivering excellent patient care within a supportive environment.