# Bank Recovery Practitioner

**Company**: Practice Plus Group
**Location**: Ilford
**Job type**: Bank (as needed)
**Salary**: £26.03
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Bank Recovery Practitioner to join our Theatre team at Practice Plus Group in Ilford, United Kingdom. As a Bank Recovery Practitioner, you will provide expert care to patients throughout the perioperative pathway, with a particular focus on post-operative recovery and patient safety. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality post-operative care and supporting patients throughout their surgical journey.

The role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract, with no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option.

**Main duties of the job**

- Delivering safe, high-quality care to patients following surgery and anaesthesia.

- Monitoring patient observations and recognising any deterioration in condition.

- Receiving patients from theatre and undertaking comprehensive recovery assessments.

- Administering and monitoring post-operative pain relief following appropriate training.

- Supporting discharge planning and ensuring patients are appropriately prepared for discharge or transfer.

- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records and documentation.

- Ensuring emergency equipment, stock and consumables are available and fit for purpose.

- Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities.

- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues and students where appropriate.

- Working flexibly across the perioperative environment to support service delivery.

**Requirements**

- Registered Nurse or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner.

- NMC registration where applicable.

- ENB 176/183 or equivalent post-operative surgical care experience.

- Immediate Life Support (ILS) training.

- Recent experience within an acute hospital environment.

- Experience caring for patients in the recovery setting following surgery.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and remain calm under pressure.

**Benefits**

- A bank rate of £26.03 per hour.

- Flexible shifts to suit your availability.

- Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team.

- Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care.

- The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike.

## Skills

### Required
- NMC registration
- ENB 176/183
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

### Nice to have
- ALS and MEWS training
- Previous pre-assessment experience

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