Post-Operative​/Recovery Nurse

The Cadogan Clinic is a multi‑award winning day‑case hospital in the heart of Chelsea, specialising in plastic surgery and dermatology. Founded by renowned plastic surgeon Mr Bryan Mayou and leading dermatologist Dr Susan Mayou, we treat over 20,000 patients each year, pioneering safe and effective cosmetic care in a purpose‑built, CQC‑registered setting.

We are now seeking a dedicated Recovery and Post‑Operative Staff Nurse to join our warm, professional team and deliver outstanding care throughout patients’ recovery journeys. If you are a compassionate, reliable nurse with a passion for post‑operative care and recovery, we’d love to hear from you.

Staff Nurse – Recovery & Post‑Operative Care

Location: Cadogan Clinic, Sloane Street, Chelsea, London

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Up to £37,000 DOE + £30/hr overtime + enhancements/on‑call payments

Shifts: Variable shifts on a rota basis with on‑call participation – no overnight shifts (complimentary taxi provided after 10pm finishes)

We are looking for a highly motivated Recovery & Post‑Operative Care Nurse to join our high‑performing clinical team, working across three state‑of‑the‑art theatres and our nurse‑led dressings clinic.

In this role, you’ll support safe recovery immediately after surgery, monitor and manage post‑operative needs, and deliver expert wound care in clinic. You’ll work closely with consultants, anaesthetists and surgical teams to ensure continuity of care, smooth day‑case surgery pathways and best‑in‑class outcomes.

Whether you’re passionate about PACU, wound care or broader post‑operative recovery, you’ll find structured development, clinical mentorship and opportunities to specialise and grow here.

This role requires excellent clinical judgement, a calm and compassionate approach and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

• NMC‑registered Nurse with eligibility to practise in the UK
• 1+ year of experience in a pre‑/post‑operative surgical ward
• 1+ year of experience working in a Recovery or PACU setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent clinical judgement and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

• Experience in wound care and post‑surgical dressings
• Previous work in the private healthcare sector
• Phlebotomy skills
• IT literacy, including use of electronic clinical records
• Ability to manage and prioritise a constantly evolving workload

• Patient‑Focused Environment: Average of just 3 ASA 1 patients per shift allows you to provide truly personalised care
• Prestigious
  
  Location:
  
  Based in the heart of Chelsea, just a short walk from Sloane Square, Knightsbridge and Victoria stations
• Career Growth: Structured pathways, mentorship, and the chance to learn from some of the UK’s leading plastic surgeons
• Flexible Working: No night shifts, varied start times to help avoid peak travel hours, plus taxi service for late finishes

• 31 days annual leave (including public holidays), rising to 33 days after 2 years
• Special leave perks – your birthday and your wedding day off (after 1 year of service)
• Pension scheme via NEST
• Wellbeing benefits – healthy in‑clinic snacks, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
• Beauty perks – discounted treatments and products post‑probation
• Social events – monthly team lunches and an active social calendar
• Recognition schemes – rewards for long service and exceptional contribution
• Referral bonuses – help us grow our team and get rewarded

• Protected learning time and formal training opportunities aligned with our clinic strategy
• Regular lunchtime learning sessions from consultants, industry specialists and founders
• Career development in specialist areas – including wound care, recovery, clinical mentorship and leadership pathways
• Clinical mentorship and role shadowing within a respected multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities to engage with our fellowship programme for plastic surgeons

Join a team where your expertise and compassion directly shape patient experiences and outcomes. If you’re passionate about high standards, personal development and collaborative working, we’d love to hear from you.

The Cadogan Clinic is an award‑winning private hospital in the heart of Chelsea providing personalised healthcare delivered by the country’s leading specialists. Our purpose‑built medical facility includes onsite operating theatres for both surgical and cosmetic procedures, a laser suite and a dedicated dermatology and skin cancer clinic. It’s our employees that make our business special. With strong family values, we believe the Cadogan Clinic creates a professional and fun environment where everyone supports each other to achieve our business goals.