Recovery Theatre Practitioner

Job summary

As a Recovery Theatre Practitioner at King Edward VIIs Hospital, you will be a vital member of our surgical team, responsible for high-quality post-operative care. Your main duties include ensuring safe patient transition from the operating room to recovery, monitoring their condition, and providing expert care.

Experience in a theatre or recovery setting is essential. You will assess patients, manage pain and medications, maintain accurate documentation, and respond to complications. Educating patients and families on post-operative care and ensuring equipment readiness are also key responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

• Perform comprehensive assessments of post-operative patients, monitoring vital signs, consciousness levels, pain, and overall well-being
• Administer advanced post-operative care, including wound care, pain management, and medication administration as necessary
• Maintain vigilant watch over patients, promptly identifying any complications or adverse reactions to anaesthesia or surgery and taking immediate action
• Prioritise patient comfort and well-being, addressing their immediate needs and offering emotional support
• Maintain meticulous and accurate patient records, documenting all assessments, interventions, and patient responses
• Collaborate effectively with the surgical team, anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of patient care
• Be prepared to respond to emergencies and life-threatening situations, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or allergic reactions, following established protocols
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, including follow-up appointments, medications, and activity restrictions
• Ensure the readiness and functionality of all necessary equipment and supplies
• Strictly adhere to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe recovery area

About us

King Edward VIIs Hospital is a prestigious and world-renowned private hospital located in the heart of Londons Harley Street medical district. Our hospital is known for its commitment to providing exceptional patient care and surgical services. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being of our patients.

Employer details

Employer name

King Edward VII's Hospital

Address

5-10 Beaumont St

London

W1G 6AA

Employer's website

https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

King Edward VII's Hospital

Address

5-10 Beaumont St

London

W1G 6AA

Employer's website

https://www.kingedwardvii.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

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