Recovery Practitioner - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 29 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 9GZ |
| Company: | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7618528/176-S-7618528 |
Summary
Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic theatre department? We are seeking a skilled Band 5 Registered Practitioner to join our team. This role requires a broad knowledge and skill base, including excellent communication and teamwork abilities, to contribute to the smooth running of our theatre department. You will be required to work a varied shift pattern including nights weekends and an on call from home.
You must be a qualified RN/RODP with a valid pin and have a minimum of 1 year post registration experience within recovery or an acute surgical / critical care setting.
Why Join Us?
• Supportive Environment:Work in a team that values your contributions, offering mentorship and feedback to help you grow.
• Impactful Role:Play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care during the critical post-operative phase, directly influencing patient outcomes.
• Professional Development:We are committed to your growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
If you are passionate about perioperative care and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care.
• Leadership & Supervision:Actively seek learning opportunities for yourself and others, providing support and assessment to junior team members and students. In the absence of senior staff, you will oversee the Recovery unit, ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Patient Care: You will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate care using the ABC approach for both adult and paediatric patients within recovery.
• Post-Operative Expertise:Monitor physiological parameters, respond to changing patient needs, and ensure the safe administration of intravenous drugs. Your ability to react swiftly to sudden changes in patient condition will be critical.
• Professional Growth & Compliance:Take ownership of your personal development, mentor new staff, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. You will also comply with all Health and Safety regulations, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026