Senior Recovery Nurse

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a passionate Senior Recovery Nurse to join their Ophthalmology Theatres team. Candidates should have NMC registration and significant recovery experience. Responsibilities include leading nursing staff, maintaining care standards, and participating in on-call duties. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £44,485 to £52,521 per year.

Qualifications

• Substantial Band 5 experience in recovery and/or anaesthetics required.
• Knowledge of post-anaesthetic care and emergency protocols is essential.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach nursing staff in an ophthalmology theatre.
• Deliver exceptional care and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Participate on-call for the unit as required.

Skills

Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe care

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Leadership and delegation skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Post-registration recovery or anaesthetic course

Leadership qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Recovery Nurse (Band 6) – Ophthalmology Theatres

Location: Eye Treatment Centre, Whipps Cross Hospital

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated Senior Recovery Nurse to join our Ophthalmology Theatres team. If you’re a registered nurse with recovery experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care, we want to hear from you!

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coach nursing staff
• Deliver exceptional care in a fast-paced theatre environment
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
• Maintain the highest standards of care for our patients

Main duties of the job

• Establish, lead and maintain high standards of pre-/peri- and post-operative clinical care
• Coordinate clinical activities and develop clinical expertise through leadership
• Undertake teaching and training of both trained and untrained staff
• Develop management skills and undertake management duties as directed by the Senior Sister
• Participate on-call for the unit

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group is on an improvement journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We strive to live by our WeCare values and foster an inclusive working environment where every staff member belongs.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £44,485 to £52,521 per year (per annum inc)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 259-7515641WXH

Job locations: Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Rd, London, E11 1NR

Job description and Person Specification

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below.

Qualifications

• Essential: NMC Registered Nurse
• Desirable: Post-registration recovery or anaesthetic course or Leadership qualification

Experience

• Essential: Substantial Band 5 experience in recovery and/or anaesthetics
• Desirable: Previous Band 6 experience; Ophthalmic recovery experience; involvement in service improvement projects

Knowledge

• Essential: Sound knowledge of post-anaesthetic care, airway management, and emergency protocols; understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and NMC professional standards
• Desirable: Awareness of quality improvement, audit, and service development processes; knowledge of leadership principles and supporting staff in practice

Skills

• Essential: Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe, evidence-based care in the recovery setting; strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team
• Desirable: Leadership and delegation skills to support, supervise and motivate junior staff; skills in audit, teaching, or quality improvement projects

Other

• Essential: Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice; flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
• Desirable: Willingness to undertake further specialist training or leadership courses; engagement in wider trust initiatives (e.g., EDI, wellbeing, or staff networks)

Regulatory and sponsorship information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Barts Health NHS Trust

Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Rd, London, E11 1NR