About this role
Recovery Theatre Practitioner – Fixed Term
Location: The Princess Grace Hospital
Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Shifts: Monday to Saturday
Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancements
Are you looking to take on a rewarding fixed-term opportunity in a world-class surgical environment? Whether you're seeking flexibility, a career break transition, or a chance to broaden your experience—this maternity cover role could be the perfect fit.
We’re looking for a Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our outstanding Theatre department at The Princess Grace Hospital, rated “Good” by the CQC. With seven theatres across two floors, two Recovery Suites, and a robotic surgery suite, our hospital is a centre of excellence for complex surgeries led by world-class surgeons.
As a Recovery Theatre Practitioner, you’ll play a vital role in the post-operative phase, monitoring patients as they emerge from anaesthesia, managing pain and vital signs, and ensuring a safe and smooth recovery. Your clinical expertise and compassionate care will help patients transition confidently from surgery to full consciousness.
Why consider this role?
- Ideal for professionals seeking a fixed-term contract with purpose
- Exposure to advanced surgical procedures in a high-tech environment
- Opportunity to work alongside leading consultants and a supportive multidisciplinary team
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
Current HCPC/NMC Registration
2 years Post graduate experience in Recovery Theatres
Experience with Level 2 patients in high dependency.
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.
As a Recovery Practitioner at The Princess Grace Hospital you’ll be eligible for:
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
Group Life Assurance from day one
Critical illness cover
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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Other facts
About HCA Healthcare
From the moment you choose HCA, your health is in the best hands. We’ll treat you in our award-winning facilities with our cutting-edge technologies and round-the-clock care, all delivered by our dedicated team of consultants and nurses.
HCA Healthcare has been providing healthcare for more than 50 years. Alongside our flagship hospitals in London, Birmingham and Manchester, our established network of healthcare facilities spans, four urgent care centres in London, and outpatient centres and GP practices across the UK.
What you'll do
- As a Recovery Theatre Practitioner, you will monitor patients as they emerge from anaesthesia and manage their pain and vital signs. Your role is crucial in ensuring a safe and smooth recovery for patients post-surgery.
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