Post-Op Recovery Nurse Specialist

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Recovery Practitioner to provide post-operative support across elective surgery, emergency care and maternity. The post holder will ensure safe, timely, and patient-centred care within the Recovery Department and across Bedford Hospital sites, aligned to local and national standards.

You will mentor and supervise nursing staff, contribute to education and training, and maintain high standards of documentation and communication

Qualifications

• RGN / ODP-qualified practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration.
• Strong understanding of the post-operative needs of patients and service users.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt within a team environment.
• Highly motivated, punctual, adaptable, and consistently maintains a professional image

Responsibilities

• Work as a skilled member of the recovery team, undertaking nursing duties within the recovery area and delivering the highest standard of patient care.
• Develop and maintain the clinical skills and knowledge required to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care.
• Participate in monitoring and maintaining standards in line with clinic policies and procedures, including the daily checking and secure management of controlled drugs.
• Communicate effectively and responsibly with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, legible written and electronic records of care, ensuring patient safety, privacy, and dignity at all times

Skills

RGN/ODP-qualified

NMC/HCPC registration

Communication skills

Team player

Professional image

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Recovery Practitioner to provide post-operative support across elective surgery, emergency care and maternity. The post holder will ensure safe, timely, and patient-centred care within the Recovery Department and across Bedford Hospital sites, aligned to local and national standards.

You will mentor and supervise nursing staff, contribute to education and training, and maintain high standards of documentation and communication