Recovery Practitioner

Medacs Healthcare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Recovery Practitioner to join the surgical recovery services team in Glasgow. This role involves delivering high-quality care during anaesthetic and recovery phases, ensuring patient safety and effective outcomes. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of UK-based experience and HCPC/NMC registration. This position offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to work with top consultants and surgical teams. A commitment to patient-centred care is essential.

Benefits

Access to Health Assured employee well-being support

Comprehensive compliance support

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Online CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months UK-based Operating Theatre experience.
• Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in anaesthetic and recovery phases.
• Prepare and monitor patients pre-, during, and post-surgery.
• Supervise and support junior staff.
• Create evidence-based care plans.
• Ensure continuity of care across wards.

Skills

HCPC or NMC Registration (RGN/ODP)

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Recovery Practitioner - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Salary: £270- £360 per day

Location: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Shift Patterns: monday - sunday

Make a Difference in Theatre Recovery

Are you a qualified Recovery Practitioner with a minimum of 6 months Uk-based post-registration experience and a passion for patient-centred care?

Medacs Healthcare have a fantastic opportunity for a recovery nurse to work as part of surgical recovery services team. We're recruiting a recivery nurse to work in anaesthetic and recovery phases across Glasgow.

Whether you're looking for flexible hours or want to expand your clinical experience, this role offers the opportunity to work with leading consultants and highly experienced surgical teams.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll deliver high-quality care to patients in the anaesthetic and recovery phases of surgery, collaborating with anaesthetists and surgical teams to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

Your responsibilities include:

• Preparing and monitoring patients pre-, during, and post-surgery
• Supervising and supporting junior staff
• Creating evidence-based care plans
• Ensuring continuity of care across wards
• Using advanced technology and equipment in a varied caseload

Benefits of Working with Medacs Healthcare:

• Access to Health Assured employee well-being support
• Dedicated consultant support and guidance
• Comprehensive compliance support
• 24/7/365 service availability
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Online CPD training opportunities

Essential:

• HCPC or NMC Registration (RGN/ODP)
• Minimum of 6 months UK based Operating Theatre experience
• Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship is available for this role)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Experience in paediatric recovery

Why Join Medacs Healthcare?

We're more than a locum recruitment agency - we work in partnership with you to ensure you find your perfect locum role. With access to block bookings, flexible shifts to suit you, and a friendly, supportive team, you'll feel the difference we make together.

Benefits of working with us include:

• 30 years of recruitment experience
• Fast-track registration
• Registration and onboarding support
• Dedicated compliance team
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunities across the UK and internationally

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and be part of our team!

Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work. Sponsorship is unfortunately not available.

We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.