Perioperative Recovery Nurse—Flexible NHS Career Growth

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flu vaccinations

PPE provided

Informal visits welcomed

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in High Wycombe is seeking a registered nurse or ODP to join the Recovery team. The post focuses on developing critical thinking and advanced nursing skills in perioperative care and patient experience.

The role covers theatre recovery units across site, with responsibilities including assessment, care plan development, and high-standard nursing support across plastics, spinal surgery, paediatrics and orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with appropriate registration.
• NMC or HPC registration required.
• Post-qualification perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop care plans for theatre patients.
• Provide skilled assistance in operating department and related areas.
• Teach and supervise qualified staff and students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Complaints procedures

Patient communication

NHS knowledge

Theatre/perioperative

IT skills

Education

RGN or ODP

NMC or HPC registration

MSPP/ENB 998

Job description

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in High Wycombe is seeking a registered nurse or ODP to join the Recovery team. The post focuses on developing critical thinking and advanced nursing skills in perioperative care and patient experience.

The role covers theatre recovery units across site, with responsibilities including assessment, care plan development, and high-standard nursing support across plastics, spinal surgery, paediatrics and orthopaedics.