Recovery Nurse

Recovery Nurse

Location: Harley Street, London

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Recovery Nurse looking for your next opportunity within a leading private surgical hospital? We are currently recruiting for a passionate and experienced Recovery Nurse to join a prestigious private hospital based on Harley Street, London
. The hospital is renowned for delivering exceptional patient care and offers a high-quality environment for both patients and staff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled theatre team and play a key role in supporting patients through their immediate post-operative recovery.

As a Recovery Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients following surgical procedures. Working as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you will monitor and assess patients during their recovery from anaesthesia, ensuring their comfort, safety and wellbeing while supporting a smooth transition through the post-operative pathway.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality nursing care within the post-anaesthetic recovery area
• Monitoring patients following surgical procedures and anaesthesia
• Recognising and responding appropriately to changes in patients' clinical condition
• Managing airways and supporting patients with post-operative pain and nausea
• Safely preparing patients for transfer or discharge from recovery
• Working closely with Anaesthetists, Surgeons, Theatre Practitioners and the wider clinical team
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation
• Ensuring compliance with infection prevention, patient safety and clinical governance standards
• Supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the recovery area
• Delivering an exceptional patient experience throughout the post-operative journey

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous experience working within a Recovery or Post-Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) environment
• Strong clinical assessment and patient monitoring skills
  
  Experience caring for patients following general anaesthesia
• The ability to remain calm and effective in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative approach to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A genuine commitment to delivering outstanding patient care

Experience with in a private hospital setting would be advantageous; however, experienced Recovery Nurses from NHS acute hospital environments are also encouraged to apply.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected private surgical hospital in one of London's most prestigious healthcare locations. You will work alongside an experienced theatre and clinical team in a professional, patient-focused environment, with the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the continued delivery of exceptional surgical care.

If you are an experienced Recovery Nurse looking for your next career opportunity in private healthcare, we would love to hear from you.