Anaesthetic and Recovery Room Nurse/Theatre Practitioner
- Lee-on-the-Solent, United Kingdom
نُشرت قبل 7 أيام
عن الوظيفة
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reliable band 5 Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join our anaesthetic and recovery team.
Our recovery areas covers 5 areas across the QHB site supporting 15 theatres providing first stage recovery to patients who have undergone a variery of surgery specilities including Trauma & Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology/Obstetrics, ENT, Urology, to name but a few.
This role covers a 24/7 service with the expectation that the successful applicant supports this.
Previous experience of working in recovery, surgery or a critical care area is preferable but not essential. Must possess excellent communication skills.
Full support and training package provided for qualified staff.
Please note: if you are applying for this position as an internal applicant, you must obtain permission from your substantive manager before making your application.
Working as part of the Multi Disciplinary Theatre team.
Work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Ensure high standards of care in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
Provide a safe environment to care for the unconscious patient, maintenance of airways and observations of vital signs. Identify surgical or anaesthetic complications.
Provide pain management, fluid replacement, wound care as necessary.
To assess plan, implement and evaluate surgical/anaesthetic/recovery care in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient’s needs.
Maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care.
Provide individualised care, acting as the patient’s advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment within agreed policies and procedures
Closing date of applications: 8 September 2026
Interview date: 22 September 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day
We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.
Our recovery areas covers 5 areas across the QHB site supporting 15 theatres providing first stage recovery to patients who have undergone a variery of surgery specilities including Trauma & Orthopaedics, General surgery, Gynaecology/Obstetrics, ENT, Urology, to name but a few.
This role covers a 24/7 service with the expectation that the successful applicant supports this.
Previous experience of working in recovery, surgery or a critical care area is preferable but not essential. Must possess excellent communication skills.
Full support and training package provided for qualified staff.
Please note: if you are applying for this position as an internal applicant, you must obtain permission from your substantive manager before making your application.
Working as part of the Multi Disciplinary Theatre team.
Work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Ensure high standards of care in accordance with trust policies and procedures.
Provide a safe environment to care for the unconscious patient, maintenance of airways and observations of vital signs. Identify surgical or anaesthetic complications.
Provide pain management, fluid replacement, wound care as necessary.
To assess plan, implement and evaluate surgical/anaesthetic/recovery care in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient’s needs.
Maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care.
Provide individualised care, acting as the patient’s advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment within agreed policies and procedures
Closing date of applications: 8 September 2026
Interview date: 22 September 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day
We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers
Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa
Read about the Health and Care Visa for employing overseas nationals (excluding Irish citizens) under the points-based immigration system.