Theatre Recovery Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Chichester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Visa sponsorship under UK Skilled Work

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) is recruiting a Theatre Recovery Practitioner to join the Main theatres Recovery/CTC Recovery team, supporting care for acutely ill patients and post-operative recovery across orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology and general surgery.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in operating theatre recovery suites, work within a multi-disciplinary team, and access training and development through our professional/line management

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or ODP with post-anaesthetic recovery experience preferred.
• Ability to manage acutely ill patients and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of maintaining current professional knowledge and competence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in operating theatre recovery suites to a high standard.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in recovery.
• Maintain records in line with NMC Standards for Record Keeping.

Skills

Registered Nurse or ODP

Teamwork

Critical care exposure

Communication skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/ODP training

Tools

NMC Standards

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Theatre Recovery Practitioner

The closing date is 05 November 2026

We are a friendly, dynamic recovery team that has vacancies for trained nursesor ODP's.

If you are committed to provide a high standard of patient care.Theatre recovery can give youan opportunity to develop your critical care and high dependency skills within a friendly and supportive environment.You will need todemonstratethe ability to manage acutely ill patients;skills include airway management, painmanagementandcare of unconsciouspost-operative patients.The unit provides post-operative care for a wide range of specialtiesincluding:orthopaedics, urology,gynaecology, general and sub-specialty surgery,emergencyand trauma.We are looking for registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioners with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a demanding environment. You are a person who uses their own initiative but also works effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and who will providehigh qualitypatient care.Previousexperience is an advantage, but support is available from the line managers, variety oftrainingsandprofessionaldevelopment team to further your skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Main theatres Recovery/CTC Recovery team and carry out patient care to the highest possible standard.The new posts have been created with Operational project of Vanguard Theatres recently approved as an extension to the Main Theatres in SRH.Tobe responsible forassessing, planning,implementingand evaluating the care of patients in the operating theatre recovery suites.

Theorganisation and supervision within a designated area of the department. Toparticipatein promoting an environment conducive to learning and toassistsenior staff with the teaching of learners asrequired. Toparticipatein the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

Job responsibilities

Professional:

Maintainpersonal and professional knowledge and competence and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Codes of Conduct & Health Professionals Council Standards of Proficiency.

Provide evidence based individualised patient care to a high standard andin accordance withthe Trusts policies,proceduresand guidelines.

Establishand maintain effective communication skills to supporthigh qualitypatient care.

Be aware of Health and Safety requirements and toassistin promoting the safety and well-being of other staff and patients. It is the responsibility of every employee to take care of their own health and safety and the safety of anyone who may be affected by what they do.

Responsibilities:

Deliver skilled care for all patients andparticipatein the monitoring of the planning,deliveryand evaluation of individualised patient care.

Participatein setting andmaintainingagreed standards of patient care.

Ensure all records and documentation are compiled andmaintainedaccurately andin accordance withthe NMC Standards for Record Keeping.

Use resources effectively and economically.

Report accidents,complaintsand incidentsin a timely mannerusing theDatixsystem.

Theatre Matron/ Service manager Band 7

Theatre/Recovery Practitioner Senior Theatre/Recovery Practitioner (Band 6)

Theatre/Recovery Practitioner (Band 5) THIS ROLE

Theatre/Recovery Health Care Assistants

Demonstratea professional attitude at all times andcomply withthe TrustsUniform

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Experience/Qualification- Nursing Diploma/ODP
• skills -The ability to complete Recovery related competence.Ability to work as an effective team member Ability to work well under pressure Organisational skills - ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• people management and development-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Show evidence of/awareness of the need for professional development.
• Health related diploma/ODP NVQ level 3/C&G 752
• Evidence of achievement of subset of KSF outline for Band 5 theatre nurse/ ODP post. Or, if new to Band 5, the ability to achieve this within one year

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)