Job summary
- Main area
- Recovery
- Grade
- 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 323-NM7118-GK
- Employer
- Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Peter's hospital
- Town
- Chertsey
- Salary
- £33,677 - £40,996 per annum inc. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Recovery Practitioner
5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Recovery Department at St Peter’s Hospital.
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic candidates who possess excellent communication skills, a strong desire to learn, and a genuine passion for continuous development and improvement. Previous recovery experience is desirable but not essential for this role.
As a valued member of our team, you will be expected to deliver high standards of patient care across a range of specialties for both adult and paediatric patients. In return, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through continuing professional development (CPD) courses, access to the NHS Pension Scheme, various staff benefits and NHS discounts, and flexible working arrangements.
We take great pride in our diverse and inclusive workforce, and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Informal visits to the unit are encouraged, offering you the opportunity to meet our team and gain insight into the care we provide to our patients.
For more information, please contact St Peter’s site Matron Alexandra Dumitrescu at [email protected] or Joi Kaunde-Smith at [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. You will be expected to function clinically within the Operating Department carrying out recovery roles. They will participate in the training of junior staff and continue their own personal and professional development by rotating within the perioperative department. Effective communication skills is vital for this role both written and verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives, taking into account impairments, levels of consciousness and language barriers.
You will be required to adhere to local policies, guidelines and SOP’s in order to maintain a high standard of good quality care within the department.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide specialist support and knowledge to patients and staff alike within clinical areas in Recovery room.
- Able to carry out individualised nursing duties to the highest standards within the recovery room according to policies and procedures under the control of the person in charge, reporting any difficulties or concerns.
- Actively contribute towards developing and maintaining a suitable and stimulating learning environment for the ongoing professional development of qualified staff and students and act as supervisors and assessors to new staff.
- Communicate effectively and responsibly at all times with colleagues, senior staff and within the multi-disciplinary setting.
Work in according with the NMC Code of Conduct/HCPC Standards of conduct and other professional guidelines.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC/AHP REGISTRATION
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- PRECEPTORSHIP
Desirable criteria
- MEDICINE MANAGEMENT
CPD
Essential criteria
- PS/PA
Desirable criteria
- RECOVERY COURSE
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- ACUTE NHS WARD
Desirable criteria
- PREVIOUS PACU EXPERIENCE
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joi Kaunde-Smith
- Job title
- CPE Theatres
- Email address
- [email protected]
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