Recovery Nurse

Location: Private Hospital, Harley Street, London
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Our client is a leading independent hospital located in the heart of London's Harley Street medical district.

The hospital provides a range of specialist surgical services, supported by experienced consultants and dedicated clinical teams. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of patient care in a professional, welcoming and patient-focused environment.

We are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Nurse to join our experienced theatre team.

The Role

As a Recovery Nurse, you will play a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care following surgical procedures and anaesthesia.

Working closely with anaesthetists, surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for monitoring patients throughout their immediate post-operative recovery, recognising any signs of deterioration and ensuring patients are appropriately assessed and supported before moving to the next stage of their care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Recovery Nurse looking to develop their career within a well-established private hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anaesthetic care to patients following a variety of surgical procedures.
• Receive patients into the recovery area, completing initial assessments and handovers from the theatre team.
• Monitor patients' vital signs, airway, breathing, circulation and level of consciousness.
• Assess and manage post-operative pain, nausea and vomiting, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Identify and respond promptly to any signs of clinical deterioration or complications.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
• Ensure patients are clinically assessed and meet the appropriate criteria before discharge from recovery.
• Work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons and colleagues across the wider hospital.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, clinical governance and patient safety.

About You

We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and has the confidence and clinical ability to work within a post-anaesthetic recovery environment.

You will ideally have:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Previous experience working within a post-anaesthetic recovery environment.
• A strong understanding of post-operative patient assessment and monitoring.
• Experience in airway management, pain management and recognising clinical deterioration.
• The ability to remain calm and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Previous private hospital experience would be advantageous, although candidates with a strong NHS background will also be considered.

Why Join?

This role offers the opportunity to become part of an established independent healthcare group, working alongside experienced clinical professionals in a supportive and patient-focused environment.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Develop your career within a specialist private hospital.
• Work alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Contribute to delivering exceptional patient experiences and clinical outcomes.
• Be part of a team committed to maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient safety.

If you are an experienced Recovery Nurse looking for your next opportunity within London's independent healthcare sector, we would love to hear from you.