Recovery Practitioner - Main Theatres

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their Theatre Recovery team. The role involves delivering high-quality holistic care and requires current NMC or HCPC registration. Candidates should have strong written communication skills and be willing to work in various shifts, including nights and weekends. This is a permanent full-time position with competitive salary and benefits. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate effective team working.
• Understanding of the theatre/recovery role.
• Willingness to work towards a level three mentorship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality holistic care to patients.
• Facilitate effective care and communication between the team.
• Contribute to developing the professional practice within the Clinical Support Division.

Skills

Effective written communication skills

Computer literacy (e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Education

Current level one NMC registration or HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary
Are you passionate about excellent patient care? Are you looking for a new challenge in your nursing career? Do you want to work in a supportive and encouraging team? Then come join us in Theatre Recovery at NUH.

Main duties

You will be joining a pro‑active dynamic team of nurses and ODPs, who offer the best standards of perioperative care.

Every day is different – challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on team work, learning and being forward thinking.

Expectations are to deliver a high quality service, with patient safety a priority.

You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence based practice.

A sense of humour and pride in your job is essential.

NUH is a Major Trauma Centre offering fantastic support to a diverse range of students and learners and therefore the successful applicant should either hold or be willing to work towards a level three mentorship qualification.

The successful applicant will participate in the current Main Theatre Recovery rota which includes out of hours work, nights and weekend shifts. There is a commitment to Bank Holiday work.

Job responsibilities

• To deliver high quality holistic care to patients
• To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team
• To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division

Person Specification Qualifications

Essential

• Current level one NMC registration or HCPC registration

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development or other relevant courses

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate effective written communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrate computer literacy and use of IT skills – e.g. e‑mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrate an understanding of the theatre/recovery role

Desirable

• Experience of delivering care to patients in an acute hospital setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band 5
Salary £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full‑time
Reference number 164‑7544065‑VC
Job locations Cross Campus QMC and City Nottingham NG5 1PB

Posted 19 December 2025

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.