# Recovery Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/recovery-practitioner/a6588317-5a66-4ed2-a267-acfcfd6babef - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/recovery-practitioner/a6588317-5a66-4ed2-a267-acfcfd6babef.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Bedford Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Salary:** £32073.00 to £39043.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent: Will include Evening and weekend working, No set days. - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-12T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-07T09:52:24.001Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8305104 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8305104?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To act as a specialist recovery practitioner, providing post‑operative support for patients across services including elective surgery, emergency care, and maternity. The post holder is accountable for the provision, organisation, and delivery of patient care within their scope of responsibility and assessed competencies. They will contribute to the development and delivery of safe post‑operative care, working across Bedfordshire NHS Foundation Trust Theatres, Maternity, and community services, including the laser unit, OMF, MRI, and supporting acute pain management. The role also includes providing effective mentorship and supervision, and participating in the education and training of nursing staff. The post holder will ensure that safe, efficient, and timely individualised care is delivered in line with local and national standards. ### Main duties of the job Key Duties - Work as a skilled member of the recovery team, undertaking nursing duties within the recovery area and delivering the highest standard of patient care. - Develop and maintain the clinical skills and knowledge required to provide holistic, evidence‑based nursing care. - Participate in monitoring and maintaining standards in line with clinic policies and procedures, including the daily checking and secure management of controlled drugs. - Communicate effectively and responsibly with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team. - Maintain accurate, legible written and electronic records of care, ensuring patient safety, privacy, and dignity at all times Skills & Experience - RGN / ODP‑qualified practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration. - Strong understanding of the post‑operative needs of patients and service users. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adapt within a team environment. - Highly motivated, punctual, adaptable, and consistently maintains a professional image ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. Utilising the specialist peri‑operative care plan, the post holder will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within their scope of responsibility in the Recovery Department and across all peripheral service areas within Bedford Hospital. - Maintain safe and effective airway management for patients arriving in Recovery, working alongside pain‑management processes to ensure high‑quality post‑operative care. - Ensure clear, effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team, patients, and relatives. This includes giving and receiving complex or sensitive information, recognising individual needs, and addressing any barriers to understanding. - Competently undertake a wide range of clinical duties in line with professional training and departmental protocols, demonstrating proficiency across Recovery and other relevant areas within Bedford Hospital NHS Trust. - Contribute to the setting, monitoring, and evaluation of care standards in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. - Work effectively as a team member, supporting colleagues to deliver safe and coordinated care. - Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records in accordance with departmental policies, including care plans and systems such as OPERA, ensuring all documentation supports safe, high‑quality care. ### 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 ### Other **Essential** - Able to work various shift pattern and unsocial hours ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of professional codes of conduct and practice - Knowledge of Patient safety - Postoperative Care of Surgical Patients - Knowledge of WHO checklist **Desirable** - CPD (Perioperative Care of Patients) ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of Continuous Professional Development - Multi Skilled Practitioner **Desirable** - Previous experience in Recovery/Critical Care/HDU setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (NMC) or ODP **Desirable** - Perioperative Care of Patients or Equivalent course for PACU - PILS - Student Assessor or SLIP equivalent ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Autonomous Practitioner - Able to work under pressure - Able to meet deadlines - Able to adapt to changing needs of the service - Open and Team Focused - Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable **Desirable** - Enthusiastic and self-aware - Creative and Adaptable - Warm and Reflective ## Documents - [staff benefits (png, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2879) - [job description (pdf, 216.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10624863) - [personal specification (pdf, 56.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10624864) - [bedford hospital site map (pdf, 2.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2871) - [functional requirements (pdf, 176.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10624865) - [staff diversity network (pdf, 140.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2866) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.