Recovery Team Leader

Royal United Hospital; Bath; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Recovery Nurse/Practitioner to join their team in Bath. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care within a supportive environment that values personal development and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will possess NMC or HCPC registration and have a passion for providing high-quality nursing care. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Join a forward-thinking organization where your skills will make a significant impact on the lives of patients and the community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Patterns

Rotational Learning Opportunities

Enhanced Unsocial Working Rates

Competitive Bank Rates

Qualifications

• State Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Post-registration training preferably in specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• Co-ordinating patients’ transfer arrangements according to protocols.
• Supervising junior staff in the delivery of care.

Skills

Nursing Theory

Patient Care

Critical Care

Communication Skills

Education

NMC Registration

Post-registration Training

Anaesthetic Course

Job description

Site RUH Town Bath Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for a Recovery Nurse/ Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration to join within Recovery Main, Day and Princess Anne Wing Theatres.

We are looking for ambitious individuals who can help drive our department into the future. If you are forward-thinking with the motivation to progress and have an eye for performance and delivery, then we want to hear from you.

Benefits and opportunities

• A range of rotational learning opportunities and courses
• Flexible working patterns, you will be free to discuss your own personal needs and we will do our best to support in line with departmental requirements
• We will aim to give you that work life balance, financial incentive role you may be looking for
• Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
• Competitive bank rates for additional work

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated individual, looking to join a department where you matter then apply today!

Main duties of the job

• To maintain accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care within the framework of team nursing incorporating the Named Nurse initiative.
• To co-ordinate the patients’ transfer arrangements in accordance with Recovery and Theatre protocols including the effective handover of care to other relevant staff.
• To promote a patient focused approach to care in collaboration with all relevant health professionals.
• To educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified.
• To ensure that all clinical documentation is completed correctly by members of the Recovery and theatre team.
• To maintain a safe post-operative environment.
• To assist in the establishment and monitoring of Recovery and theatre protocols of the blue and green care pathways.
• To promote and maintain effective communication within the operating theatre department, Recovery and ward areas.
• To maintain patient confidentiality and ensure all staff understand the relevance of this.
• To supervise junior staff in the delivery of care, through effective monitoring, mentoring, clinical supervision and reflective appraisal practice.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information about the requirements of this role.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• State Registered with NMC OR HCPC
• Post-registration training preferably in speciality area.
• Post qualification in critical care, Anaesthetic course.

Knowledge & Experience

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice.
• Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it to self and others.
• Experience of taking charge of a ward and delegating responsibilities

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.