Recovery Staff Nurse - Band 5

Job summary

Recovery Staff Nurse - Band 5

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Main Theatre Recovery team, providing care to both adult and paediatric patients.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality, evidence-based post-operative care, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the recovery phase. This includes monitoring physiological parameters, airway management, pain management and recognising and responding to potential complications.

You will work collaboratively and cooperatively with the multidisciplinary theatre team, including anaesthetists, surgeons, scrub nurses, anaesthetic practitioners, and HCA's , to support safe and effective patient pathways.

The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in line with Trust values and professional standards.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in peri-operative and recovery nursing, including exposure to paediatric care, within a supportive NHS theatre environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Theatre/Recovery Co-Ordinator and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of patient care and staff development, as part of the theatre team.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within your level of competency.

• To provide high quality, safe, effective, individualised care to patients and support to their relatives.
• To take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating an assigned area of the department in the absence of more senior staff.
• To work within multi-disciplinary team whilst providing continuity of care to all the patients admitted and discharged within the department.
• To participate in the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff as required.
• To ensure that all activities are carried out within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

• Date posted: 13 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa plus HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 289-PC-264-A
• Job locations: West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To provide a high standard of evidence-based care to a designated group of patients.
• To be responsible for the management of an assigned group of patients.
• To always adhere to NMC Code of Professional Conduct and standards of Registration.
• To maintain confidentiality at all times. (see Trusts Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy)
• To involve families and carers in the planning and provision of care where appropriate.
• To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the relevant information regarding the patients needs/condition are communicated to them, and that any instructions from them regarding the patients care/condition are acted upon.
• To have regard and respect for patients cultural, religious beliefs, privacy, dignity, gender and sexuality (see Trusts Policy on Equality and Diversity)
• To rotate in all Recovery area as required (i.e. Adult/Main Theatre, Paediatric, Burns, MRI and TC)
• To participate in activities such as benchmarking and audit to ensure that the service and patient care are monitored, evaluated and improvements made.
• To report any/all clinical incidents using the DATIX online reporting system and participate in the investigation of incidents as required.
• To maintain standards of documentation including paper and computer records such as CERNER and in accordance with the Trust and NMC Standard for Records and Record Keeping.
• To ensure clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times, including patient handovers.
• To complete all required trainings essential for the role which includes ILS, PILS, IV Medication and Administration Training, Pain Management and Mandatory Training/E-learning modules within the anniversary of start date
• In partnership with other professionals and disciplines to develop individual programmes which provide measurable outcomes of patient care. The process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care in accordance with Trust policies.

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).