Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, experienced, and highly skilled Recovery Practitioner to lead and coordinate the Recovery team within our busy Theatre Department.

The post holder will lead and coordinate the  Recovery team to ensure the smooth, effective and safe day-to-day running of the Theatre Recovery Department at RSH.  Implementing effective communication and a positive working environment across multidisciplinary theatre environment.  Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority as we develop our theatre and recovery in anticipation of the changes within our department due to HTP.

You will be a member of the Recovery leadership team and will be expected to support the training and development of team members, helping to maintain high professional standards in line with our department policies and speciality requirements.  Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as is a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.  You must be able to demonstrate effective team working, working to the highest standards of evidence-based practice.  The post holder must act as an expert resource for all clinical staff and students and must effectively participate in the supervision, training, and support of learners in Recovery. 

The post holder will participate as an integral member of the leadership team, driving forward positive change, providing clear leadership and guidance to other staff.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a competent and confident clinical practitioner, providing expert guidance and support, ensuring that all clinical decisions are made with the highest standards of professionalism and patient safety.
• Deliver consistently high-quality, safe, and effective patient care in full compliance with Trust policies, departmental protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), continuously monitoring and improving clinical outcomes.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Recovery Department, overseeing the safe and efficient coordination of operating lists, staffing, and other resources to maintain optimal theatre department functionality and patient throughput.
• Deputise for the theatre coordinator as required, maintaining seamless service continuity and demonstrating leadership presence to uphold operational standards and support the wider theatre management team.
• Maintain current clinical competencies and knowledge through continuous professional development, enabling flexible and responsive working in accordance with the evolving needs of the service and Trust objectives.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Theatre Department cares for patients undertaking a range of Major and Day Case procedures including Urology, Upper GI and Bariatric, Colo-Rectal, Orthopaedic Trauma, Vascular, Ophthalmology and Robotics. Additionally we run an Emergency CEPOD Theatre which runs 24 hours a day depending on the clinical needs of the department.  Our department will soon be undergoing changes due to service reconfiguration due to HTP.

Together with our staff we have developed a set of values which form a framework for a positive and supportive environment for our patients, visitors, and staff.  We believe that all candidates should be able to demonstrate and be equally dedicated in fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.