Theatre Recovery Practitioner

Theatre Recovery Practitioner: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

This advert is for qualified nurses only.

28.5 Hours per week.

An exciting 9 months fixed term opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic registered nurse to join our team within the theatre complex. The Post-operative care unit is a very busy, ever evolving unit. The department runs a 7-day service and is responsible for the recovery of all patients following surgery including maternity, trauma and emergency services.

Main duties of the job

The main duty is to adhere to NMC and AFPP guidelines of good practice supporting safe and effective post anaesthetic care.

Working closely within the MDT to achieve positive patient outcomes and satisfaction. Contributing to quality improvements. Developing and enhancing skills and knowledge of others and self. Promoting best evidence-based practice within own scope of practice. Applying legislation. Policies and procedures correctly. Respecting the patients dignity, privacy, wishes and beliefs.

PACU practitioners provide safe care and support people requiring elective and emergency surgical care.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital (Company Name - Subscribers only) Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent (Company Name - Subscribers only) Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024’s survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the (Company Name - Subscribers only) People Promise the promise (Company Name - Subscribers only) colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the (Company Name - Subscribers only) for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital (Company Name - Subscribers only) FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-0320E-11-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous recovery experience working within the (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Desirable

• Experience of post anaesthetic care nursing

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse
• Registered ODP

Desirable

• IVI and bolus qualification
• Mentoring and assessing qualification
• Recent professional/corporate training

Values based questions

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what compassion means to you and why its important

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• To be able to work on own initiative/independently

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Awareness of health and safety requirements

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous recovery experience working within the (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Desirable

• Experience of post anaesthetic care nursing

Qualifications

Essential

• First level registered nurse
• Registered ODP

Desirable

• IVI and bolus qualification
• Mentoring and assessing qualification
• Recent professional/corporate training

Values based questions

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe what compassion means to you and why its important

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• To be able to work on own initiative/independently

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Understanding of the need for confidentiality
• Awareness of health and safety requirements