Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Recovery Practitioner
The closing date is 13 November 2026

Job summary
The theatre team is now recruiting enthusiastic and highly motivated ODPs/RN to work within our Recovery room at Ashford site. You will provide specialist support and knowledge to patients and staff alike within clinical areas in Recovery room.

We are looking for candidates who are able to carry out individualised nursing duties to the highest standards within the recovery room according to policies and procedures under the control of the person in charge, reporting any difficulties or concerns.

You must possess excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and have a passion to develop and improve our services. Previous recovery experience is welcome and we also support new nurses with no experience but with a passion for post-operative care.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain awareness of and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct/Scope of Professional Practice the HPC Standards of Proficiency, Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
• Promote good working relationships and collaborative working with the multi-disciplinary team, both within the division and the rest of the Trust.
• Deliver skilled practical care to all patients in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualized patient care in the immediate post operative period.

About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward-thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH visit: Apply via the company portal

Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.
Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum inc. HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 323-NM4843-MH
Job locations: Ashford Hospital, London Road, Ashford, TW15 3AA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Monitoring post-operative patients' levels of consciousness during recovery from anaesthesia.
• Measuring and recording patients' vital signs.
• Closely observing patients for signs of side effects of anaesthesia medication.
• Treating pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms of anaesthesia.
• Maintain accurate record keeping by updating charts, patient files, and medical records.
• Providing comfort and reassurance to distressed post-operative patients and concerned family members.
• To maintain at all times a professional attitude, this includes appearance in accordance with the Trust Dress Code Policy.

Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential: Registered RN with NMC, Acute Hospital Experience
Desirable: Recovery Experience, ILS, Recovery Courses, PS/PA
Knowledge
Essential: Preceptorship, Medicine Management
Desirable: Evidence of CPD

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Ashford Hospital, London Road, Ashford, TW15 3AA, United Kingdom

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron, Tom D'Souza / Richard Wooley, tom.dsouza@nhs.net, 01784884188

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