Theatre Recovery Practitioner

VerseOne Group; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Recovery Practitioner to join our perioperative team. The role includes a comprehensive development programme to enable you to perform the full range of theatre duties across Basildon & Orsett Hospitals, with opportunities to work across sites in a 24-hour rotation.

We welcome experienced theatre staff and newly registered practitioners alike, offering training and a supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on patient-centred

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC or ODP HCPC registration.
• Post‑registration qualification for day surgery or theatre practice or equivalent clinical experience.
• Practice Supervisor and Assessor Training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative care within a theatre setting.
• Participate in cross-site rotation to meet service needs on a 24-hour basis.
• Take charge of a clinical area after completing the development programme.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team to maintain strong professional relationships.

Skills

IT literate

Education

NMC registered nurse or HCPC ODP

Post-registration theatre/day surgery qualification

Practice Supervisor and Assessor Training

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Recovery Practitioner

The closing date is 10 November 2026

Are you looking for a new challenge or to take the next step in your perioperative career? Within our 14 theatres at Basildon & Orsett Hospitals, we deliver a wide range of surgical specialities including Upper and Lower GI, Vascular, Urology, Gynaecology, Breast, Obstetrics, Maxillofacial, ENT, Trauma and Emergency, Orthopaedics, Head and Neck, Pain Management Surgery, and Elective and Emergency C-sections.

We are looking for enthusiastic Staff Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) who bring strong clinical knowledge, established theatre skills, or a real desire to develop into a Theatre Practitioner role.

Ideally, you will already have theatre experience and be confident in delivering high-quality care within the perioperative setting. However, we also welcome applications from newly registered practitioners or those seeking an exciting new career direction. With comprehensive training and development programmes, we will support you to gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive.

Teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to safe, patient-centred care are essential for this role. In return, you'll join a motivated and friendly multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn.

If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to grow your theatre career, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

If successful you will be fully supported on our development programme until you are able to undertake the full range of duties, which include:

Ensuring all patients receive the highest possible standard of care, supported by evidence-based practice.

Taking part in cross-site rotation to meet the needs of the service on 24-hour basis.

Taking charge of a clinical area on a regular basis following successful completion of a development programme.

Working within the multi-disciplinary team ensuring good professional relationships.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse NMC or ODP HCPC
• Post registration qualification for day surgery or theatre practice or with relevant level of clinical experience demonstrating ability to work without clinical supervision in a specialist area of theatre or day surgery
• PRACTICE SUPERVISOR AND ASSESSOR TRAINING

Skills

• IT literate - e.g. has used Microsoft suite in previous roles

Experience

• Previous experience working in NHS or Acute care setting
• Previous experience of working on a surgical ward or within a surgical environment

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)