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Recovery and Anaesthetics Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Recovery and Anaesthetics Practitioner to join a busy perioperative team. This role will involve providing safe, high-quality care to patients before, during and immediately after anaesthesia, supporting their journey through theatre and recovery. You will work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons, operating department practitioners, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience.
Your responsibilities will include preparing anaesthetic and recovery areas, checking equipment and emergency supplies, assisting with the administration of anaesthesia, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. You will monitor patients throughout the perioperative period, recognising and responding promptly to changes in their condition. In recovery, you will assess airway, breathing, circulation, consciousness, pain, nausea and wound sites, escalating concerns appropriately and ensuring safe discharge or transfer in line with local protocols.
You will also support the safe handling and transfer of patients, contribute to infection prevention and control procedures, administer medicines within your scope of practice, and participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and departmental training. A calm, professional approach is essential, particularly when caring for patients who may be anxious, critically unwell or recovering from complex procedures.
Applicants should hold an appropriate professional qualification and current registration with the relevant UK regulatory body. Experience in anaesthetics, post-anaesthetic care or an operating theatre environment is desirable, alongside a sound understanding of airway management, patient monitoring, resuscitation and perioperative safety. Evidence of continuing professional development and up-to-date life support training is expected.
You will be a compassionate and reliable practitioner with excellent communication and organisational skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritise competing demands and maintain high standards under pressure is essential. In return, you will have opportunities to develop your clinical expertise within a supportive environment committed to safe, respectful and patient-centred care.
