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Theatre Practitioner - Recovery (Bank)

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Job summary

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Includes weekend work Up to £28.00 per hour, depending on experience

Main duties of the job

Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based Provide compassionate post-operative care, ensuring patients are safe and comfortable during their recovery Participate in maintaining a sterile operating environment and adhering to all safety protocols Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from theatre to recovery, and interact closely with colleagues on the ward Monitor patients' vital signs and manage their recovery from anaesthesia safely and effectively Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development

About us

Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, ENT, General Surgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory.

Details

Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £28 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0088808

Job locations

4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

Cambridge

CB2 8AF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Theatre Practitioner - Recovery Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Includes weekend work Up to £28.00 per hour, depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Recovery at our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Theatre Practitioner in Recovery, you will:

  • Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
  • Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
  • Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
  • Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
  • Provide compassionate post-operative care, ensuring patients are safe and comfortable during their recovery
  • Participate in maintaining a sterile operating environment and adhering to all safety protocols
  • Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from theatre to recovery, and interact closely with colleagues on the ward
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and manage their recovery from anaesthesia safely and effectively
  • Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development
    • Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, ENT, General Surgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Theatre Practitioner - Recovery Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital | Nursing | Bank | Includes weekend work Up to £28.00 per hour, depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we're committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award-winning hospitals, this starts with commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care. It starts with you. As a Theatre Practitioner / ODP in Recovery at our hospital, you'll be alert, focused, detail-oriented and empathetic. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC or HCPC. With post-registration experience, you're a team player with a passion for exceptional patient care. As a Theatre Practitioner in Recovery, you will:

  • Work with leading consultants and like-minded professionals
  • Enjoy a varied caseload with state-of-the-art technology, equipment and facilities
  • Supervise, support and develop junior members of staff
  • Create high-quality care and patient experiences that are clinically effective and evidence based
  • Provide compassionate post-operative care, ensuring patients are safe and comfortable during their recovery
  • Participate in maintaining a sterile operating environment and adhering to all safety protocols
  • Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth transitions from theatre to recovery, and interact closely with colleagues on the ward
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and manage their recovery from anaesthesia safely and effectively
  • Have ample opportunities for continuous growth and personal development
    • Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital Our state-of-the-art hospital, is central Cambridge's premium private hospital, boasting an Outstanding CQC score and offer a full range of medical and surgical specialties. With expertise in Cancer care and Cancer surgery, Orthopaedic surgery (including robotic surgery), Neurosurgery, ENT, General Surgery, Cardiology as well as specialist Paediatric services. Backed by the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including wide bore MRI and CT scanning, we offer immediate assessment and expert diagnosis. Hospital facilities include 3 state of the art digital theatres, 32 beds, Surgical Day Case theatre/endoscopy suite, Surgical Day PODs, private consultation rooms, close monitoring units, Chemotherapy suite, on-site registered pharmacy, Diagnostic scanning unit and a Pathology laboratory. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC or HPC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration experience
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered with the appropriate governing body and you hold the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC or HPC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post-registration experience

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    09 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £25 to £28 an hour

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0088808

    Job locations

    4 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AF

    Cambridge

    CB2 8AF


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