Recovery Practitioner | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Band 5 Recovery Nurse to join their theatre recovery team. The role involves supporting patient care during the peri-operative period and maintaining accurate records. The successful applicant will receive comprehensive training with experienced staff and be involved in promoting patient safety and welfare. This position operates in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development. Applications close on 19 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive training package

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre recovery is preferred.
• Ability to complete ILS/PLS training as required.
• Understanding of clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate care for patients in the peri-operative period.
• Act as lead for team during delivery of care.
• Maintain accurate records of theatre episodes.
• Promote patient safety and well-being.
• Participate in risk management processes.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has come about for a Band 5 Recovery Nurse to join our team in theatre recovery. The successful candidate will be based in Arrowe Park Hospital recovery as well as outlying areas after training such as Eye Theatre Recovery, ERCP, Women's and Children's recovery.

A full training package is offered with the area's educational team and a six month period of working alongside an experienced member of staff.

The role includes weekends and nights but not until competency is evidenced.

All staff will be expected to complete ILS/PLS if never done before or an update as per trust policy.

Responsibilities

• Participate under the supervision of the specialist core team members in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care for all patients during the peri-operative period (utilising and adapting transferable skills acquired during training.)
• With support from Senior practitioners, act as lead for team during their delivery of care within specific operating lists.
• Maintain accurate records of the theatre episodes in line with trust/departmental policy.
• Promote the safety, well being and interests of patients, staff and visitors to the clinical area.
• Promote clinical governance by actively participating in the risk management process within the Trust.
• Value and respect individuals by actively adopting the Trust core values and behaviour’s.

Culture & Environment

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links, including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see the attached Job Description for further information about the Staff Nurse position available at WUTH.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025.