Recovery Nurse

Job Title: Theatre Nurses (Anaesthetics & Scrub) – Nottingham

Banding: Band 5 

Location:  Nottingham

Rate: £18.00 - £25.60 per hour

As a Theatre Nurse in Anaesthetics, Recovery, or Scrub, you will be responsible for providing expert care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team to ensure a smooth and safe surgical experience, from pre-operative preparation through to post-operative recovery.

You will be involved in monitoring patients during anaesthesia, assisting in scrubbing for procedures, ensuring sterile environments, and supporting patients during recovery. Your role will be vital in supporting patients’ safety, comfort, and well-being throughout their surgical journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Anaesthetics: Assist with pre-operative assessments, support anaesthetists during induction and maintenance of anaesthesia, and monitor patients’ vital signs during surgery.
• Scrub: Prepare sterile equipment and instruments, assist surgeons during procedures, and ensure the surgical field is maintained sterile throughout the operation.
• Recovery: Monitor and support patients as they wake from anaesthesia, manage pain relief, and assess for any post-operative complications.
• Work as part of a collaborative theatre team to ensure high standards of patient care and safety
• Provide emotional support to patients pre- and post-surgery, reassuring them and their families
• Ensure the environment adheres to the highest infection control and safety standards

Exclusive Benefits:

• Weekly Pay: Enjoy weekly pay, so you don’t have to wait for your earnings.
• £500 Refer a Friend Scheme: Refer a colleague or friend and earn a £500 bonus.
• Dedicated Consultant Support: Receive personal support from a Pulse Nursing consultant who understands your career aspirations and can help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to a Wide Range of Roles: Work across different healthcare settings and gain experience in various theatre disciplines.
• A Chance to Make a Difference: Your work directly impacts patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during surgical procedures.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with valid NMC pin
• Experience in Anaesthetics and/or Scrub in a theatre environment 
• A commitment to providing high-quality care with attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• An understanding of and commitment to infection control and safety standards

What are the next steps?

If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you. You can register your interest on our website here: https://www.pulsejobs.com/candidate/register/

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Salary Band: 29.0 - 33.0 GBP