Theatre Practitioner - Recovery

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance from day one

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Job summary

The Princess Grace Hospital in London is recruiting a Theatre Practitioner – Recovery to join our Theatre team. You will deliver expert post‑anaesthetic care, monitor patients and work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons and recovery staff in a high‑spec, multi‑theatre environment.

We offer a structured, collaborative workplace with opportunities to develop perioperative expertise within a leading UK private hospital group.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC or HCPC.
• Experience in theatre recovery.
• Strong post‑anaesthetic care knowledge.
• Adequate airway management and patient monitoring.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective post‑operative care for recovery patients.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition during recovery.
• Collaborate with anaesthetists, surgeons and theatre teams for seamless care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and governance compliance.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Post‑anaesthetic care

Airway management

Patient monitoring

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Theatre Practitioner – RecoveryLocation: London, The Princess Grace HospitalHours: Full time, 37.5 hours per weekShifts: Monday to Sunday (occasional), including twilight shiftsOn-call: Approximately 3 days per month and 1 in 6 weekendsContract: PermanentSalary: Competitive plus shift enhancementsWe’re looking for a Theatre Practitioner – Recovery to join our Theatre team at The Princess Grace Hospital in London. This is an opportunity to be part of a highly specialised surgical environment where clinical excellence, innovation and compassionate care come together. With eight theatres across two floors, including three dedicated robotic surgery theatres and two recovery suites, the hospital delivers a broad range of complex procedures across specialties including spinal, orthopaedic and robotic surgery. Working alongside leading consultants and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll have access to advanced technology and the support needed to develop your skills within one of the UK’s most respected private hospitals.As a Theatre Practitioner – Recovery within our Theatre department, you’ll play a key role in supporting patients through one of the most critical stages of their surgical journey. Our recovery team provides expert post anaesthetic care, ensuring every patient is closely monitored and supported following surgery. Working in a fast paced and collaborative environment, you’ll assess, monitor and respond to patients’ clinical needs while partnering closely with anaesthetists, surgeons and theatre colleagues. Exposure to a varied and complex caseload, combined with the latest surgical techniques and technologies, provides excellent opportunities to further develop your recovery and perioperative expertise.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 do:Deliver safe and effective post operative care for patients recovering from anaesthesia and surgeryMonitor, assess and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition during the recovery phaseWork collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons and theatre teams to ensure seamless patient careMaintain accurate clinical documentation and support compliance with clinical governance standardsContribute to the smooth running of recovery services while promoting a positive and supportive team cultureWhat you’ll bring:Current NMC or HCPC registrationPrevious experience working within a theatre recovery environmentStrong knowledge of post anaesthetic care, airway management and patient monitoringExcellent communication and teamwork skillsA commitment to delivering outstanding patient care within a fast paced clinical settingWhy 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 colleagues, 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. As a Theatre Practitioner – Recovery, Theatre Department you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt 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 individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe 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.