Postoperative Recovery Specialist (NHS RN/ODP)

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits & discounts

Job summary

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Recovery Practitioner (NHS AfC Band 5) to join the Recovery room team at Ashford site. The role involves providing specialist post-operative care and supporting staff within the multidisciplinary team.

The post requires RN registration with NMC and recovery experience; training and development are supported, with opportunities to advance in the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Registered RN with NMC
• Experience in acute hospital settings
• Recovery room experience preferred
• ILS certification
• Recovery courses completed
• PS/PA qualification or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Monitor post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs.
• Observe for signs of anaesthesia side effects.
• Treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
• Maintain accurate charting and medical records.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to patients and families.
• Adhere to Dress Code Policy and professional standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Desire to learn

Passion for postoperative care

Education

Registered RN with NMC

Acute Hospital Experience

Recovery Experience

ILS

Recovery Courses

PS/PA

Job description

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Recovery Practitioner (NHS AfC Band 5) to join the Recovery room team at Ashford site. The role involves providing specialist post-operative care and supporting staff within the multidisciplinary team.

The post requires RN registration with NMC and recovery experience; training and development are supported, with opportunities to advance in the NHS framework.