Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Recovery Nurse to join our Theatre team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.
Main duties of the job
our responsibilities will include to:
Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in meeting departmental objectives by contributing, developing, supporting the work of Anaesthetic and Recovery as well as overall theatre service. This will include staff training and development, process improvement and project management.
Mentor junior members of the team and actively participate as a practitioner in the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care to all patients.
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused and effective service.
Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in providing visible and strong clinical leadership, developing staff, and critiquing and updating processes within the department.
Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in improving quality compliance within the department.
For Clinical Roles:
The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.
About us
About Us
At One Stop Healthcare, we’re more than a private hospital — we’re a team of people united by one shared purpose: to enrich healthcare - for our patients, our people and our community. Based in Hemel Hempstead, we bring together world-class expertise with cutting-edge medical technology to offer a wide range of services under one roof, including GP, dental, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and day surgery, making high-quality care more connected and accessible for everyone.
What truly sets us apart is how we care. As a people business, the patient is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in being there for our patients and each other: in person, in time and on site. We build real relationships, take the initiative, and always act with compassion and integrity. Before we do anything, you will always find us safe, proactive and personal — these are the foundations we are built on.
Working with us means joining a growing, forward-thinking organisation that values people as much as technology. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where every role matters, and every idea is heard. Together, we’re shaping a more dependable, dynamic, and personal approach to private healthcare – 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
If this sounds like the place where you can bring your best, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Recovery Nurse to join our Theatre team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.
About Us
At One Stop Healthcare, we’re more than a private hospital — we’re a team of people united by one shared purpose: to enrich healthcare - for our patients, our people and our community. Based in Hemel Hempstead, we bring together world-class expertise with cutting-edge medical technology to offer a wide range of services under one roof, including GP, dental, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and day surgery, making high-quality care more connected and accessible for everyone.
What truly sets us apart is how we care. As a people business, the patient is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in being there for our patients and each other: in person, in time and on site. We build real relationships, take the initiative, and always act with compassion and integrity. Before we do anything, you will always find us safe, proactive and personal — these are the foundations we are built on.
Working with us means joining a growing, forward-thinking organisation that values people as much as technology. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where every role matters, and every idea is heard. Together, we’re shaping a more dependable, dynamic, and personal approach to private healthcare – 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
If this sounds like the place where you can bring your best, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include to:
- Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in meeting departmental objectives by contributing, developing, supporting the work of Anaesthetic and Recovery as well as overall theatre service. This will include staff training and development, process improvement and project management.
- Mentor junior members of the team and actively participate as a practitioner in the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care to all patients.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused and effective service.
- Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in providing visible and strong clinical leadership, developing staff, and critiquing and updating processes within the department.
- Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in improving quality compliance within the department.
For Clinical Roles:
The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.
About you
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- Be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration with a Recovery post-registration qualification and evidence of CPD.
- Experienced Senior Recovery Nurse working closely with clinicians with audit experience, ideally with private healthcare experience.
For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Benefits we offer
We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.
We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.
We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.
Benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
- Contribution towards Eye Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance
- OSDH Discount
- Discounted Cinema Tickets
- Car Discounts
- Free on-site parking
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is 31/12/25 however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.
Click apply today to be considered for the Senior Recovery Nurse role – we would love to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Recovery Nurse to join our Theatre team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.
About Us
At One Stop Healthcare, we’re more than a private hospital — we’re a team of people united by one shared purpose: to enrich healthcare - for our patients, our people and our community. Based in Hemel Hempstead, we bring together world-class expertise with cutting-edge medical technology to offer a wide range of services under one roof, including GP, dental, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and day surgery, making high-quality care more connected and accessible for everyone.
What truly sets us apart is how we care. As a people business, the patient is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in being there for our patients and each other: in person, in time and on site. We build real relationships, take the initiative, and always act with compassion and integrity. Before we do anything, you will always find us safe, proactive and personal — these are the foundations we are built on.
Working with us means joining a growing, forward-thinking organisation that values people as much as technology. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where every role matters, and every idea is heard. Together, we’re shaping a more dependable, dynamic, and personal approach to private healthcare – 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
If this sounds like the place where you can bring your best, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include to:
- Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in meeting departmental objectives by contributing, developing, supporting the work of Anaesthetic and Recovery as well as overall theatre service. This will include staff training and development, process improvement and project management.
- Mentor junior members of the team and actively participate as a practitioner in the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care to all patients.
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused and effective service.
- Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in providing visible and strong clinical leadership, developing staff, and critiquing and updating processes within the department.
- Support the (Deputy Theatre Manager) in improving quality compliance within the department.
For Clinical Roles:
The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.
About you
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- Be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration with a Recovery post-registration qualification and evidence of CPD.
- Experienced Senior Recovery Nurse working closely with clinicians with audit experience, ideally with private healthcare experience.
For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Benefits we offer
We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.
We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.
We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.
Benefits include:
- 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
- Contribution towards Eye Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance
- OSDH Discount
- Discounted Cinema Tickets
- Car Discounts
- Free on-site parking
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.
The closing date for applications is 31/12/25 however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.
Click apply today to be considered for the Senior Recovery Nurse role – we would love to hear from you!
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC.
- Recovery post-registration qualification
- ILS
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Completion of training/development programmes (relevant to role)
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
- Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Current and consolidated experience as Senior Recovery nurse.
- Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Private healthcare experience.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Able to act as Recovery Practitioner for a variety of specialties.
- Manage medications effectively.
- Must be able to teach and assess others on technical aspects of the role.
- Must be able to help staff develop soft skills.
- Carry out audit and act on findings.
- Contribute to the development of programs of competency.
- Ability to analyse and prioritise.
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions.
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.
- Effective leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all professional disciplines.
- With support, able to deal effectively with difficult, sensitive or challenging issues in a professional manner to effect positive outcomes.
- Able to organise and manage own/others workload to meet care requirements.
- Effective problem solver who meets deadlines
- Good knowledge of clinical governance standards and external bodies, such as the CQC, AfPP.
Quality/Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work with a can do attitude.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Self-motivated.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC.
- Recovery post-registration qualification
- ILS
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Completion of training/development programmes (relevant to role)
Desirable
- Advanced Life Support qualification.
- Leadership qualification.
- Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Current and consolidated experience as Senior Recovery nurse.
- Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority
- Audit experience
Desirable
- Private healthcare experience.
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Able to act as Recovery Practitioner for a variety of specialties.
- Manage medications effectively.
- Must be able to teach and assess others on technical aspects of the role.
- Must be able to help staff develop soft skills.
- Carry out audit and act on findings.
- Contribute to the development of programs of competency.
- Ability to analyse and prioritise.
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions.
- Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions.
- Effective leadership skills
- Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all professional disciplines.
- With support, able to deal effectively with difficult, sensitive or challenging issues in a professional manner to effect positive outcomes.
- Able to organise and manage own/others workload to meet care requirements.
- Effective problem solver who meets deadlines
- Good knowledge of clinical governance standards and external bodies, such as the CQC, AfPP.
Quality/Attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work with a can do attitude.
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Self-motivated.
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).
