Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Recovery Staff Nurse - Band 5
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We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurse
To join our Main Theatre Recovery team, providing care to both adult and paediatric patients.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality, evidence-based post-operative care, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and dignity throughout the recovery phase. This includes monitoring physiological parameters, airway management, pain management, and recognising and responding to potential complications.
You will work collaboratively and cooperatively with the multidisciplinary theatre team, including anaesthetists, surgeons, scrub nurses, anaesthetic practitioners, and HCA's, to support safe and effective patient pathways.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care in line with Trust values and professional standards
Additional Information
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in peri-operative and recovery nursing, including exposure to paediatric care, within a supportive NHS theatre environment.
PREVIOUS APPLICANT/S NEED NOT APPLY
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Theatre/Recovery Co-Ordinator and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of patient care, and staff development, as part of the theatre team.
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- Carry out all relevant forms of care, without direct supervision
- Demonstrate procedures, supervise unqualified and adaptation staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment
- Be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within your level of competency
- Provide high quality, safe, effective, individualised care to patients and support to their relatives
- Take responsibility for managing and co-ordinating an assigned area of the department in the absence of more senior staff
- Work within multi-disciplinary team whilst providing continuity of care to all the patients admitted and discharged within the department
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff as required
- Ensure that all activities are carried out within Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and guidelines
About Us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
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We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans, and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Louella Madrid-Gabita
- Job title: Sister
- Email address: louella.madrid-gabita@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 02083215820
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