North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Recovery Practitioner - Peterborough

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Job summary

Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic theatre department? We are seeking a skilled Band 5 Registered Practitioner to join our team. This role requires a broad knowledge and skill base, including excellent communication and teamwork abilities, to contribute to the smooth running of our theatre department. You will be required to work a varied shift pattern including nights weekends and an on call from home.

You must be a qualified RN/RODP with a valid pin and have a minimum of 1 year post registration experience within recovery or an acute surgical / critical care setting.

Why Join Us?

Supportive Environment: Work in a team that values your contributions, offering mentorship and feedback to help you grow.
Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care during the critical post-operative phase, directly influencing patient outcomes.
Professional Development: We are committed to your growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

If you are passionate about perioperative care and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job

Leadership & Supervision: Actively seek learning opportunities for yourself and others, providing support and assessment to junior team members and students. In the absence of senior staff, you will oversee the Recovery unit, ensuring the highest standards of care.
Patient Care: You will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate care using the ABC approach for both adult and paediatric patients within recovery.
Post-Operative Expertise: Monitor physiological parameters, respond to changing patient needs, and ensure the safe administration of intravenous drugs. Your ability to react swiftly to sudden changes in patient condition will be critical.
Professional Growth & Compliance: Take ownership of your personal development, mentor new staff, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. You will also comply with all Health and Safety regulations, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-S-7618528

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

SSSA, Mentorship or equivalent
Relevant post registration qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 1 year post registration experience in Recovery, Acute Surgical ward or a critical care environment
Able to cope well with change
Able to work effectively as a team member

Knowledge

Essential

Committed to life long learning
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Key Skills

Essential

Good IT Skills

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Desirable

SSSA, Mentorship or equivalent
Relevant post registration qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 1 year post registration experience in Recovery, Acute Surgical ward or a critical care environment
Able to cope well with change
Able to work effectively as a team member

Knowledge

Essential

Committed to life long learning
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Key Skills

Essential

Good IT Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)