Bank HDU / Recovery Nurse
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The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Bank HDU / Recovery Nurse
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
We are currently looking for an experienced Critical Care Nurse to join our HDU / Recovery team here at The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide level 2 critical care of patients undergoing invasive procedures admitted to the hospital as well as patients admitted via the medical ward. The successful nurse will also provide level 3 critical care as required and provide support to the wards via the Outreach Service. In addition to this you will provide post anaesthetic care to surgical patients within the Theatre Recovery Room.
About us
Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0263-26-0384
Job locations
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care. Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient. Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas Active member of the emergency response team. Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty) Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment. Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous documentation of care and adhering to local policy. Ensure accurate patient documentation of peri-operative care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care. Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient. Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas Active member of the emergency response team. Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty) Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment. Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. Provide initial urgent or emergency care as required Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager. Ensure accurate and contemporaneous documentation of care and adhering to local policy. Ensure accurate patient documentation of peri-operative care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised post graduate Critical Care qualification
- Minimum 5 years experience within the Critical Care environment
- Experience within the Theatre Recovery Room environment
- Competence in delivering a high level of critical care
- Competence in delivering a high level of post anaesthetic care
- Good computer and numeracy skills
- Ability to analyse and put into practice evidence based practice
- A high level of communication skills within all disciplines
- Flexibility in response to needs of the department
- Ability to deliver a high level of customer service to patients and Consultants
- Good Team working skills
- Ability to exercise rational judgement when escalating issues
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised post graduate Critical Care qualification
- Minimum 5 years experience within the Critical Care environment
- Experience within the Theatre Recovery Room environment
- Competence in delivering a high level of critical care
- Competence in delivering a high level of post anaesthetic care
- Good computer and numeracy skills
- Ability to analyse and put into practice evidence based practice
- A high level of communication skills within all disciplines
- Flexibility in response to needs of the department
- Ability to deliver a high level of customer service to patients and Consultants
- Good Team working skills
- Ability to exercise rational judgement when escalating issues
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Coordinator
Divya Melekandy
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
B0263-26-0384
Job locations
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
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