Recovery Practitioner

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

Employer Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Ashford Hospital Town Ashford Salary £33,677 - £40,996 per annum inc. HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 13/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/11/2026

Recovery Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

The theatre team is now recruiting enthusiastic and highly motivated ODPs/RN to work within our Recovery room at Ashford site. You will provide specialist support and knowledge to patients and staff alike within clinical areas in Recovery room.

We are looking for candidates who are able to carry out individualised nursing duties to the highest standards within the recovery room according to policies and procedures under the control of the person in charge, reporting any difficulties or concerns.

You must possess excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and have a passion to develop and improve our services. Previous recovery experience is welcome and we also support new nurses with no experience but with a passion for post-operative care.

Main duties of the job

Maintain awareness of and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/Scope of Professional Practice the HPC Standards of Proficiency, Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.

Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team, both within the division and the rest of the Trust

Deliver skilled practical care to all patients in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualized patient care in the immediate post operative period.

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anaesthesia.

Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.

Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anaesthesia medication.

Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anaesthesia.

Maintain accurate record keeping by updating charts, patient files, and medical records.

Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.

T o maintain at all times a professional attitude, this includes appearance in accordance with the Trust Dress Code Policy.

Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

• Registered RN with NMC
• Acute Hospital Experience
• Recovery Experience
• ILS
• Recovery Courses
• PS/PA

Knowledge

• Preceptorship
• Evidence of CPD

Adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that only certain roles at Band 5 and above are eligible for sponsorship.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.