Theatre Practitioner – Recovery

THE ASSOCIATION FOR PERIOPERATIVE PRACTICE; Brighton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital is seeking a Theatre Practitioner in Recovery to join our team. You will work with leading consultants to provide compassionate post-operative care, monitor vital signs, and support a smooth transition from theatre to recovery within a state-of-the-art facility.

The role offers a permanent, part-time schedule with weekend work and opportunities for professional development in a respected healthcare charity environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the appropriate governing body (NMC/HCPC).
• Post-registration experience in theatre recovery settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate post-operative care and monitor vitals.
• Maintain sterile operating environment and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth theatre-to-recovery transitions.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff as needed.
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care and experiences.

Skills

Theatre Practitioner

ODP

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Nuffield Health is the UK’s largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you.

Theatre Practitioner – RecoveryBristol Hospital | Recovery | Permanent | Part | Includes weekend work

Up to £42,000 pro rata, depending on experience

30 hours per week

Asa Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Recovery at our hospital, you’ll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic.You’re registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you’re a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care.

As a Theatre Practitioner in Recovery,you will:

• Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
• Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the art technology, equipment and facilities
• Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
• Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
• Provide compassionate post-operative care, ensuring patients are safe and comfortable during their recovery
• Participate in maintaining a sterile operating environment and adhering to all safety protocols
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from theatre to recovery, and interact closely with colleagues on the ward
• Monitor patients’ vital signs and manage their recovery from anaesthesia safely and effectively
• Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development

Helping you feel good.

Bristol Hospital

Situated in the beautiful village of Clifton, Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital- The Chesterfield, has a long and distinguished history of looking after the people of Bristol. With the latest equipment, and designed to meet the needs of all of our patients, we are constantly developing our services to ensure our patients receive the finest quality treatment. A 30 private bed hospital which houses 3 digital theatres and combines leading-edge clinical facilities with an outstanding customer experience.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

It starts with you.