Recovery Nurse, Private Hospital, Central London

Job description

Job Title: Recovery Nurse

Department: Theatre

Reports to: Theatre / Recovery Lead

About the Role: this is permanent position, however if you are available for ad-hoc or locum work you are welcome to apply

A well-established private day-surgery clinic in Central London is seeking an experienced Recovery Practitioner to join its theatre team. The service delivers high-quality day-case procedures across multiple specialties, supporting patients through the immediate post-operative phase in a modern, well-equipped clinical environment.

Purpose of the Role

You will provide safe, effective care to patients during recovery following surgery, supporting the wider theatre team and contributing to smooth patient flow from theatre through to discharge. This role suits a confident practitioner with strong perioperative experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced private healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard post-anaesthetic care and monitoring
• Prepare and check recovery equipment, drugs and consumables
• Support patient transfers, positioning and comfort
• Assist anaesthetists and theatre staff during the immediate post-operative phase
• Monitor pain levels and respond to clinical changes promptly
• Educate and reassure patients and families during recovery
• Maintain accurate documentation and support safe discharge processes
• Contribute to stock control, infection prevention and clinical governance standards

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or ODP (NMC/HCPC)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in recovery/theatre settings
• ILS/ALS desirable
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

Working Pattern

• 37.5 hours per week
• Day shifts, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Employee wellbeing support

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Recovery Nurse looking to develop their career within a supportive private clinical environment focused on safe, high-quality day-case care. Please email your CV to deborah.hunter@cpl.com

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English