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Job overview
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our recovery team in St James , lanesborough and Paul Calvert theatres.
- The successful applicant will be joining a small and friendly team , who are providing an excellent care to post operative adults and children patients who underwent neuro, cardiac , thoracic , general, renal & urology , ENT & max-fax or gyne procedures.
- We are looking for NMC registered nurses with minimum of one year experience in either recovery , cardiothoracic /neuro ward/neuro ITU who are keen to enhance their skills and to support the 24hrs post anaesthetic care we provide in our theatres .
- The applicant must be able to provide expert, evidence based care to our patients, you will be required to support patients in the post operative environment.
- You will be expected to supervise and mentor junior members of staff/ new starters.
- The applicant must be motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for providing high quality care to patients at all times and uphold the Trust Value of Kind, Excellent, Responsible and Respectful..
- The applicant must be committed to keep our focus of giving Outstanding Care Every Time to our patients.
Main duties of the job
- Provide an excellent nursing care , be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
- Prepare a safe recovery environment for each shift , ensuring all necessary stock , medication and emergency equipment are available.
- Supervise junior members of the team fostering a positive learning environment.
- In the absence of a senior recovery practitioner take charge of a recovery ensuring the smooth running of the day.
- Participate in data collection for relevant recovery audits.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person specification
General and Personal
Essential
- Motivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality.
- Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care.
- Sound verbal and written communication.
- Adaptable and responsive to changing needs.
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and lead staff for a shift.
Education and Research
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice.
- Able to explain the principles of mentoring and assessing junior staff.
- Understands the importance of developing self and others.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an understanding of an audit.
- Ability to take on a small research or audit project.
Organisational Management
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs.
- Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources.
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk.
Desirable
- Computer literate.
- Ability to take charge of the ward, in the absence of the Ward Manager on a regular basis.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
Desirable
- A minimum of 12 months post registration experience.
- Previous recovery/ITU experience or neuro ward experience
- A critical care course ( recovery/ITU)
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This advert is for Band 5 Staff Nurse Recovery with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Aug 2026.
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