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Job summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Bank Paediatric Recovery Nurse to join our HDU / ITU team here at The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.
Main duties of the job
The Bank Recovery Nurse will be responsible for providing level 2 critical care patient undergoing invasive procedures who have been admitted to the hospital, as well as those admitted via the medical ward. Additionally, they will deliver level 3 critical care as required and offer support to the wards through the Outreach Service.
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Details
- Date posted: 14 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: B0263-26-0299
- Job locations: 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 9NH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients
- Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room
- Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care.
- Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient.
- Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas
- Active member of the emergency response team.
- Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty)
- Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment.
- Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
- Effective management of resources within the department
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- Registered Nurse
- Paediatric recovery experience
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
- Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Recovery Nurse
- Experience within the Independent sector
- Experience in undertaking clinical
- audit/s
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications for practice
- Understanding of HR processes
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This advert is for Bank Paediatric Recovery Nurse with The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London, London, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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