0320 - Theatre Recovery Practitioner
The closing date is 15 December 2025
Job summary
This advert is for qualified nurses only.
28.5 Hours per week.
An exciting 9 months fixed term opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our team within the theatre complex. The Post-operative care unit is a very busy, ever evolving unit. The department runs a 7-day service and is responsible for the recovery of all patients following surgery including maternity, trauma and emergency services.
Main duties of the job
The main duty is to adhere to NMC and AFPP guidelines of good practice supporting safe and effective post anaesthetic care.
Working closely within the MDT to achieve positive patient outcomes and satisfaction. Contributing to quality improvements. Developing and enhancing skills and knowledge of others and self. Promoting best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice. Applying legislation. Policies and procedures correctly. Respecting the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.
PACU practitioners provide safe care and support people requiring elective and emergency surgical care.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-0320E-11-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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