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The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Band 5 Recovery Nurse

The closing date is 06 February 2026

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Job summary

  • The post holder will work as part of the multi-professional team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be expected to function clinically and professionally within the Theatres Department and other associated areas as required.
  • They will be actively involved in the day-to-day supervision to new/less-experienced staff, healthcare support workers, university students (Nurses/ ODP's).

Main duties of the job

  • They will also act as a practice supervisor and assessor and continue their own personal and professional development by rotating within the perioperative specialities.
  • The Post holder will be expected to work a shift pattern incorporating days, lates,weekends and occasionally nights and on calls if required.
  • Employees should uphold the Trust's CARES Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
  • Always adhere to the NMC/HCPC Code.
  • Employees should demonstrate the commitment to improving patient care experience through effective team working

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

Our staff are real superstars; how they have responded to the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic was amazing and reflects our values - which guide our decisions, our teamwork, how we support our people and how we deliver our patient care.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£22.39 to £33.58 an hour All of the above rates attract 12.07% WTD

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

394-BankRecoverN A

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospitals

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

. Report, escalate and manage patient safety events and clinical emergencies as detailed in

Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures.

Be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints (formal and those via

Patient Advice and Liaison Service) and when they occur investigate and respond in a timely manner.

Manage the discharge and transfer of patients by using the SAFER discharge bundle and

other discharge policies to ensure a seamless transition from theatres to ward or other clinical areas.

Comply and promote compliance with Trust policies and guidelines e.g., Health and Safety,

Clinical Risk and Infection Control.

Take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the

Theatre Bleep holder or senior member of staff or other if unable to resolve.

Contribute to the clinical area non-pay budgets to ensuring good housekeeping and

economic use of resources.

Delegate duties and tasks to registered, un-registered staff, students/trainees and other staff as appropriate. Bands 2 to 4 as appropriate.

Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients, and visitors within Trust premises.

Job description

Job responsibilities

. Report, escalate and manage patient safety events and clinical emergencies as detailed in

Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures.

Be proactive in the prevention and management of complaints (formal and those via

Patient Advice and Liaison Service) and when they occur investigate and respond in a timely manner.

Manage the discharge and transfer of patients by using the SAFER discharge bundle and

other discharge policies to ensure a seamless transition from theatres to ward or other clinical areas.

Comply and promote compliance with Trust policies and guidelines e.g., Health and Safety,

Clinical Risk and Infection Control.

Take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the

Theatre Bleep holder or senior member of staff or other if unable to resolve.

Contribute to the clinical area non-pay budgets to ensuring good housekeeping and

economic use of resources.

Delegate duties and tasks to registered, un-registered staff, students/trainees and other staff as appropriate. Bands 2 to 4 as appropriate.

Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients, and visitors within Trust premises.

Person Specification

SHORTLIST CRITERIA

Essential

  • SHORTLIST
  • SHORTLIST RESERVE
  • DECLINE
Person Specification

SHORTLIST CRITERIA

Essential

  • SHORTLIST
  • SHORTLIST RESERVE
  • DECLINE

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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Hillingdon Hospitals

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recovery Manager

Linda Muveregi

linda.muveregi@nhs.net

01895279027

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£22.39 to £33.58 an hour All of the above rates attract 12.07% WTD

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

394-BankRecoverN A

Job locations

The Hillingdon Hospitals

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


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