Theatre Practitioner Recovery

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

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Recovery Theatre Practitioner for a full-time role at The Lister Hospital. You will support patients during their post-operative recovery and work closely with an experienced theatre team. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience in UK theatres, particularly in recovery. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, focusing on both professional development and personal wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Qualification in Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Experience in recovery in UK theatres is essential.
• Proficiency in airway management and pain management.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through their immediate post‑operative recovery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe patient care.
• Manage complications and ensure effective pain management.

Skills

Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualification

Post‑graduate experience in UK Theatres – Recovery

Airway management and respiratory support

Cardiac monitoring and haemodynamic assessment

Pain management and post‑operative care

Emergency response and escalation skills

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery

Location: The Lister Hospital
Contract Type: Permanent, full time – 37.5 hours
Shift Days: Monday to Saturday
Salary: Competitive + Allowances

We are looking for a Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our Theatre department at The Lister Hospital. Rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, The Lister Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare UK, established for over 50 years and recognised as the leading private healthcare provider in London.

Our theatre team is made up of Consultants and Practitioners with extensive experience across a wide range of specialties. As a Theatre Recovery Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients through their immediate post‑operative recovery, working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver safe, high‑quality care and achieve excellent patient outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse qualification
• Post‑graduate experience in UK Theatres – Recovery
• Airway management and respiratory support – ensuring patient safety during recovery from anaesthesia
• Cardiac monitoring and haemodynamic assessment – recognising and responding to changes in patient condition
• Pain management and post‑operative care – delivering effective analgesia and comfort measures
• Emergency response and escalation skills – confidently managing complications and initiating appropriate interventions

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.

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.