Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our Anaesthetic and Recovery Team at UHDB NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed practitioners who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and would like to be part of a team that supports patients through a critical stage of their surgical journey.

Our Recovery Service supports 15 operating theatres across five recovery areas at Queen's Hospital Burton, caring for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures including:

• Trauma and Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Ear, Nose and Throat
• Urology

We welcome applications from:

• Registered Nurses with current NMC registration
• Operating Department Practitioners with current HCPC registration

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals with:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and develop new clinical skills
• A compassionate and patient-centred approach

If you are looking to develop your experience in recovery, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive induction and structured training programme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Supportive mentorship from experienced colleagues
• Opportunities to develop specialist recovery skills
• A welcoming and inclusive team environment
• The opportunity to work across a diverse range of surgical specialties

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Multi Disciplinary Theatre team.

Work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Ensure high standards of care in accordance with trust policies and procedures.

Provide a safe environment to care for the unconscious patient, maintenance of airways and observations of vital signs. Identify surgical or anaesthetic complications.

Provide pain management, fluid replacement, wound care as necessary.

• To assess plan, implement and evaluate surgical/anaesthetic/recovery care in a safe caring environment in which to meet the patient's needs.
• Maintaining their dignity throughout the total episode of care.
• Provide individualised care, acting as the patient's advocate in all matters relating to care given in a multidisciplinary environment within agreed policies and procedures

Closing date of applications: 10 November 2026Interview date: 23 November 2026

Details

• Date posted: 03 November 2026
• Closing date: 10 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata pa
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 320-SURG-BUR-1521-A
• Job locations: Queen's Hospital Burton, Belvedere Road, Burton On Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC/ODP registration

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Has the ability to evaluate own strengths and development needs and seek advice where appropriate

Desirable

• Has the necessary knowledge, skills and expertise to undertake the role
• NVQ / or equivalent Assessor qualification
• Has an understanding of reflective practice and clinical supervision
• Specialist post basic qualification

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Has the ability to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement and making a decision

Desirable

• Has an understanding of Clinical Governance

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

• Able to establish and maintain relationships within the Health care Team
• Communicates complex and sensitive information to patients, significant others and multidisciplinary teams
• Able to negotiate, persuade, motivate and reassure others
• Understands and overcomes barriers to communication

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).

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff

Employer details

• Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Queen's Hospital Burton, Belvedere Road, Burton On Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/