Theatre Recovery Practitioner
The closing date is 17 November 2026

Job summary
We are growing our theatre teams! Are you an experienced and motivated Theatre Recovery Practitioner ready to take the next step in your career?

Spencer Private Hospitals are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Theatre Recovery Practitioner to provide specialist care within our busy operating theatres.

The post holder will perform and assist in all aspects of surgical post-op recovery procedures to an expert level in line with personal competencies. The post holder will work with the surgical team in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care after surgery.

Spencer Private Hospitals undertake a multiplicity of surgical procedures which include but are not limited to general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ENT and colorectal patients.

The Theatre Recovery Practitioner is clinically responsible to the Anaesthetics Lead- working under direction and supervision as a member of the surgical team.

Interview Date: Week commencing TBC

Main duties of the job
To perform operating department duties under the direction of the Anaesthetics Lead and assist the Consultants and work colleagues in a professional manner to ensure the smooth running, efficiency and high standards of patient care and safety in recovery. To maintain professional and individual accountability

To be responsible and accountable for the management of the recovery element of theatre services in the absence of the Anaesthetics Lead in order to achieve the results required by the hospital; through effective direction and control of staff and the efficient use of the resources allocated.

The post holder will perform and assist in all recovery aspects of surgical procedures to an expert level in line with personal competencies. They will be a point of knowledge for junior team members and act as a mentor to health professionals who wish to gain competencies within the field of surgery. The post holder will work with consultants in delivering and maintaining a high standard of surgical care after surgery.

Spencer Private Hospitals undertake a multiplicity of surgical procedures which include but are not limited to general surgery, orthopaedics gynaecology, urology, ENT and colorectal patients.

The post holder will be required to ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care across all Spencer private Hospital (SPH) sites.

About us
Spencer Private Hospitals recognise and value all of their staff and are committed to developing a well-trained and flexible workforce.

Staff wellbeing is a priority for the organisation with some perks of employment being:

• Free on-site staff carparking
• Staff discount for treatments
• Enrolment into a staff pension scheme
• Investment in staff training
• Annual salary increment
• Additional benefits available in line with our NHS colleagues
• Local retail discounts

We are also fortunate enough to be based in East Kent, arguably one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, often boasting the best weather due to our close proximity to Western Europe and is aptly known by the moniker The Garden of England. We are a short hop across the channel to France with the added bonus of fast rail connections to Europe, London and surrounding areas. The availability of high-quality schools which support grammar school education as well as academy and private schools are all available within the locality.

Our CQC report has a rating of Good and we are now on an improvement trajectory to Outstanding.

Details
Date posted: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £33,043.73 to £40,219.49 a year, dependent upon experience and qualifications
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours
Reference number: E0005-26-0042
Job location: Spencer Private Hospitals Limited, Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Liaison with staffing agencies, other hospital departments, wards, porters
• Theatre Team Recovery for SPH sites mainly covering QEQM, with occasional travel to other sites should the service need
• Work in close liaison with the Pre-Assessment staff
• Work within the recognised role and framework as published by the Royal College of Surgeons for Surgical Care Practitioners and adhere to their voluntary code of conduct (RCS The surgical team 2014)
• Provide competent, skilled assistance to the operating surgeon during the post-operative period, undertaking advanced practice and highly specialised skills required for a wide spectrum of cases
• Have specialist and expert knowledge of human anatomy/physiology in relation to the surgery being undertaken
• Support and promote the development of clinical capability within your team and its application in delivery of service outputs
• Utilise appropriate tools, routines and behaviours to coach and develop the capability of your team to do a little every day to improve and deliver exceptional care aligned to the Spencer Hospitals strategic priority domains

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and maintaining professional standards within the post-operative theatre setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, forward-thinking, experienced recovery practitioner who is ready to be part of a skilled team, with a family atmosphere.

Person Specification
Essential

• Manual handling of patients and manoeuvring instrumentation and equipment
• Frequent unpleasant working conditions; contact with body fluids, foul linen daily
• Daily contact with substances hazardous to health
• Flexible to the needs of the business
• Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of research and evidence-based practice
• Catalyst for change
• Teaching and assessing/mentorship
• Knowledge of CQC
• Provide specialised emergency knowledge in a post-op setting
• Checking patients documentation
• Experience of working within a private setting
• IT skills covering word and spreadsheet documents
• Leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effective oral and written skills
• Ability to work as member of a team and lead accordingly
• Dealing with emergency situations within post operative theatre department
• Post registration theatre experience in NHS/private sector dealing with adults
• Occasional demands and interruptions management skills
• Highly developed physical/clinical skills where accuracy is important
• Registered Practitioner with proven experience in an Acute setting
• NMC/HPC Registered
• Proven experience at a senior level
• Remain alert and focused for long periods of time
• Long periods of post-operative concentration

Desirable

• Demonstrate competency in surgery/recovery
• Endoscopy
• Mentorship or equivalent
• Management qualification

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: Spencer Private Hospitals Ltd
Address: Spencer Private Hospitals Limited, Ramsgate Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 4BG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.spencerprivatehospitals.com/

For questions about the job, contact:
Theatre Sister, Kate Twyman, Kate.Twyman@spencerhospitals.com

Information about this post is correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.