Recovery Theatre Practitioner

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join their Theatre department. The role involves monitoring post-operative patients and providing compassionate care in a dynamic environment. Candidates must hold HCPC/NMC registration and have at least 2 years of experience. Benefits include flexible working conditions and a range of healthcare benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must have current HCPC or NMC registration.
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in recovery theatres.
• Experience caring for Level 2 patients in high dependency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients emerging from anaesthesia and manage their recovery.
• Assess patient needs and respond to complications during recovery.
• Provide compassionate care throughout the recovery process.

Skills

Current HCPC/NMC Registration

2 years Post graduate experience in Recovery Theatres

Experience with Level 2 patients

Job description

Recovery Theatre Practitioner
The Princess Grace Hospital
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Saturday
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Shift enhancement

We are looking for a Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our Theatre department at The Princess Grace Hospital which has been rated "Good" by the CQC. Our theatres offer a dynamic and professional environment, equipped with state-of-the‑art technology that is truly unmatched. You will be working with Complex surgeries and World Class Surgeons.

The Princess Grace Hospital is renowned as one of London’s premier multidisciplinary private hospitals. With Seven theatres across 2 floors and 2 Recovery Suites, a robotic surgery suite, we provide a cutting‑edge setting for surgical excellence.

As Recovery Theatre Practitioner, you will be a crucial member of the perioperative team, specialising in patient care during the critical post‑operative phase. You will monitor patients as they emerge from anaesthesia, managing pain, vital signs, and overall recovery to ensure a safe and smooth transition from surgery to full consciousness. Skilled in assessing patient needs and responding quickly to any complications, you will provide patients with compassionate care, supporting patients through their initial recovery process.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring

• Current HCPC/NMC Registration
• 2 years Post graduate experience in Recovery Theatres
• Experience with Level 2 patients in high dependency.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other. Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.