Recovery Practitioner
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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recovery Practitioner
The closing date is 10 November 2026
Job summary
The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) Team at the James Paget University Hospital are looking to recruit a enthusiastic Band 5 Registered staff (Staff Nurse/ODP) or newly Qualified to join their busy team on a 12 Month Secondment
PACU is placed in the Main Theatre Suite (7 theatres) and has 8 bays (including 2 Paediatric bays). We also support activity in the Day Procedure Unit with a bay of six bed, the orthopaedic hub (4bay recovery unit), our ophthalmology unit (2 theatres), one Obstetric Theatre, MRI / CT (for patients having had general anaesthesia) and the Waveney Suite who provide services for our community dental procedures. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (nurse, ODPs, TSWs, medical staff) you will care for adults and children in the immediate post-anaesthetic / surgical phase.
The post holder will be a qualified nurse or ODP and registered with the NMC or HCPC. They will participate in the safe recovery of the post surgical patients exercising professional standards at all times.
We are committed to staff development and education with all staff having access to a wide range of educational and development resources. The practice education team support staff in the clinical area and each new staff member will have an individualised training and development plan.
We welcome and actively encourage informal visits to our department. Come and meet our friendly team and see what we do.
Main duties of the job
Receiving patients from Theatre and ensuring a complete and safe handover is given by Anaesthetist/Theatre staff. Ensuring airway management is maintained and all observations are within acceptable ranges. Pain management and control using appropriate analgesia when required. Temperature monitoring and intervention when required. Administration of all prescribed drugs including controlled drugs. An ability to use administration pumps/Pain Controlled Analgesia pumps safely and effectively. Wound care and management.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
177-ELEC-8377636
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston on Sea
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for more in depth job description and responsibilities for this job role. For any further information that you would like to know that is not included in the job description please contact one of the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for more in depth job description and responsibilities for this job role. For any further information that you would like to know that is not included in the job description please contact one of the team.
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- NMC or HCPC qualification
- evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- At least 6months experience in an acute NHS setting
- Experience within the recovery setting as a student or qualified
- mentorship or equivalent qualification
personal qualities
Essential
- willingness to learn
- good organisational skills
- good interpersonal skills
- able to prioritise workload
- IT skills
- previous experience of team working
skills and abilities
Essential
- experience within an adult acute area
- flexible working to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- experience of working with paediatric patients
- Intravenous administration qualification
- airway management exposure
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- NMC or HCPC qualification
- evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- At least 6months experience in an acute NHS setting
- Experience within the recovery setting as a student or qualified
- mentorship or equivalent qualification
personal qualities
Essential
- willingness to learn
- good organisational skills
- good interpersonal skills
- able to prioritise workload
- IT skills
- previous experience of team working
skills and abilities
Essential
- experience within an adult acute area
- flexible working to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- experience of working with paediatric patients
- Intravenous administration qualification
- airway management exposure
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).
Additional information
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
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston on Sea
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston on Sea
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Operations Manager
Josh Harding
01493452119
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
11 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
177-ELEC-8377636
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston on Sea
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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