As a Bank Recovery Practitioner you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients following surgery, ensuring a safe and effective post-anaesthetic recovery. The post holder will support the Band 6 and Band 7 team in the day-to-day running of the Recovery unit and may be required to deputise in their absence when appropriate.
Bank staff will also have the opportunity to work across a variety of operating theatres within the Trust once the required competencies have been achieved. A range of flexible bank shifts is available to accommodate differing availability and work-life balance.
The Recovery Practitioner supports high standards of clinical excellence by assisting in the organisation of the Recovery area, delivering high-quality nursing care, and working collaboratively with the wider team to meet patient and family needs. They are accountable for assessing, planning and evaluating care, ensuring safe discharge practices, maintaining accurate documentation, and promoting a safe environment.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Please note this is a bank post and will not attract sponsorship.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Coxhill Job title: Operational Matron Theatres Email address: richard.coxhill@nhs.net
