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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Recovery Nurse

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for providing a high standard of evidence-based care to patients throughout their operative journey, within the guidelines of the Trust, the HCPC and the NMC.

The post holder will provide support and guidance to the theatre team within the clinical area, and will assist with the training and development of junior staff and students.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery

Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care

Act as a clinical role model at all times.

Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines

Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures

Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy

Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.

Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment

Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices.

Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-R-LC7765

Job locations

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Risk and Governance

Where necessary, assists in the investigation of the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and be involved with corrective action with the guidance of the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Senior Theatre Practitioners, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.

Ensures all Trust/Directorate policies and procedures including EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Moving and Handling policies are adhered to.

Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained and checked to enable practitioners to deliver care efficiently and safely.

Research and development, education and training

Assists in providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning and development to maximise the potential of staff.

Assists in creating and maintaining, in conjunction with Senior Theatre Practitioners and the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, systems which provide effective Clinical Supervision and Practice Supervision for all staff members to include learners allocated to the clinical area.

Contributes to ensuring that staff in the clinical area are up-to-date with new developments, and able to access appropriate continuing education. Encourages the exchange of information, ideas and experiences

Takes responsibility for own professional development in conjunction with the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Practice Development Facilitator.

Keeps up-to-date with current trends and developments in practice related to operating theatres

Continually monitors and evaluates the standard of care delivered to patients through the use and facilitation of quality assurance tools in clinical areas.

Is involved in clinical audit, taking action with support and guidance to improve any areas of weakness.

Assists in facilitating and encouraging the setting of standards and development of guidelines and protocols, which ensure provision of a high quality, up-to-date, evidence based service.

Participate in trials of new equipment and supplies. Where appropriate, participates in clinical research trials for patients within the clinical areas, liaising with relevant health care professionals.

Workforce

Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.

Assists in leading the theatre team where applicable.

Financial

Is aware of financial pressures within the NHS and actively contributes to the prudent use of equipment and the prevention of waste.

Partnerships

Communications and Relationships

Is expected to establish communication with Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator to assist in the resolution of any complex or sensitive situations.

Is aware of the barriers to communication and is able to use understanding, tact and reassurance skills.

General

Represents the Division and clinical area both internally, within the Trust and externally. Attends relevant meetings and participates in discussions relating to the improvement of the service.

Accesses effective clinical supervision to allow personal reflection on own practice and development of staff both personally and professionally.

Ensures current HCPC/NMC registration at all times.

Ensures complete and accurate recording or relevant patient/nursing data on to the computer

The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trusts sites in line with the service needs.

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

Accept responsibility of working flexible hours and rotating between theatres

To act professionally at all times in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, service the interest of society and safeguard the interests of individual patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

Risk and Governance

Where necessary, assists in the investigation of the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and be involved with corrective action with the guidance of the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Senior Theatre Practitioners, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.

Ensures all Trust/Directorate policies and procedures including EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Moving and Handling policies are adhered to.

Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained and checked to enable practitioners to deliver care efficiently and safely.

Research and development, education and training

Assists in providing and maintaining an environment conducive to learning and development to maximise the potential of staff.

Assists in creating and maintaining, in conjunction with Senior Theatre Practitioners and the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, systems which provide effective Clinical Supervision and Practice Supervision for all staff members to include learners allocated to the clinical area.

Contributes to ensuring that staff in the clinical area are up-to-date with new developments, and able to access appropriate continuing education. Encourages the exchange of information, ideas and experiences

Takes responsibility for own professional development in conjunction with the Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator and Practice Development Facilitator.

Keeps up-to-date with current trends and developments in practice related to operating theatres

Continually monitors and evaluates the standard of care delivered to patients through the use and facilitation of quality assurance tools in clinical areas.

Is involved in clinical audit, taking action with support and guidance to improve any areas of weakness.

Assists in facilitating and encouraging the setting of standards and development of guidelines and protocols, which ensure provision of a high quality, up-to-date, evidence based service.

Participate in trials of new equipment and supplies. Where appropriate, participates in clinical research trials for patients within the clinical areas, liaising with relevant health care professionals.

Workforce

Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.

Assists in leading the theatre team where applicable.

Financial

Is aware of financial pressures within the NHS and actively contributes to the prudent use of equipment and the prevention of waste.

Partnerships

Communications and Relationships

Is expected to establish communication with Senior Theatre Practitioners and Theatre & Recovery Co-ordinator to assist in the resolution of any complex or sensitive situations.

Is aware of the barriers to communication and is able to use understanding, tact and reassurance skills.

General

Represents the Division and clinical area both internally, within the Trust and externally. Attends relevant meetings and participates in discussions relating to the improvement of the service.

Accesses effective clinical supervision to allow personal reflection on own practice and development of staff both personally and professionally.

Ensures current HCPC/NMC registration at all times.

Ensures complete and accurate recording or relevant patient/nursing data on to the computer

The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trusts sites in line with the service needs.

The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities Policy.

Accept responsibility of working flexible hours and rotating between theatres

To act professionally at all times in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of the profession, service the interest of society and safeguard the interests of individual patients

Person Specification

Qualification and Training

Essential

  • Qualified Nurse with NMC Registration or Qualified ODP with HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Post Anaesthetic Care Unit course.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 years' experience working in Recovery at a band 5 level

Desirable

  • Minimum of 1 years' experience working in medicine or surgery at a band 5 level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan, problem solve and prioritise
  • Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
  • Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Reliable and flexible
  • Able to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needs
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanour in pressurised or stressful situations
  • Positive change agent for patient and service improvement

Desirable

  • Works harmoniously as part of the team
Person Specification

Qualification and Training

Essential

  • Qualified Nurse with NMC Registration or Qualified ODP with HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Post Anaesthetic Care Unit course.

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 1 years' experience working in Recovery at a band 5 level

Desirable

  • Minimum of 1 years' experience working in medicine or surgery at a band 5 level

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan, problem solve and prioritise
  • Awareness of clinical governance and risk management
  • Computer literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Reliable and flexible
  • Able to work full 24/7 shift patterns (days, nights and weekends) according to service needs
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanour in pressurised or stressful situations
  • Positive change agent for patient and service improvement

Desirable

  • Works harmoniously as part of the team

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.

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

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.

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

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recovery Clinical Lead

Dhanjay Simadree

dhanjaysimadree@nhs.net

07467336859

Details

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-R-LC7765

Job locations

Lewisham Hospital

Lewisham Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


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