Job overview
The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust’s shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice.
He / she is expected to supervise and teach unqualified staff with the support and supervision of more senior members of the team.
He / she is expected to develop the skills needed for patient care within the peri-operative area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care, development, implementation and evaluation of the care given to patients within the Recovery Unit.
Is expected to supervise and demonstrate their skills to new and junior members of the staff.
Assist with the efficient running of the Recovery Unit
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Others
Essential
- Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends & bank holidays as relevant to area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of theatre nursing
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience working with acutely ill patients
- Evidence of teaching and assessing
- Ability to utilise pre registration
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of clinical issues within the theatre department
- Aware of developments within profession
- Able to work as part of a team within set boundaries
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in specialty
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Royal Free Shared Commitments
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Flexible and adaptive to changing situations
- Willing to develop perioperative practice
- Highly motivated towards theatre nursing
- Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
- Patient centred in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
- Non-judgmental attitude
- Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations
- Ability to cope with highly pressurized environment within area of specialty
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register. Holds appropriate level for the area of specialty
- Registered Nurse / ODP
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This advert is for Band 5 Recovery Nurse with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in Hadley Wood Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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