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Senior Theatre Practitioner - Recovery
The Princess Grace Hospital
Clinical
Permanent
0051895
Senior Recovery Theatre Practitioner
London, The Princess Grace Hospital
London, The Princess Grace Hospital
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday to Sunday (occasional). Twilight shifts available
Shifts: Monday to Sunday (occasional). Twilight shifts available
On-call: Throughout the week, approximately 3 days per month. 1-in-6 weekends
Permanent
Salary: Competitive plus shift enhancement
Permanent
Salary: Competitive plus shift enhancement
We’re looking for a Senior Recovery Theatre Practitioner to join our Theatre team at The Princess Grace Hospital in London. With seven theatres across two floors, two dedicated recovery suites and a robotic surgery theatre, this is a fast‑paced, highly specialised environment where patient safety, clinical excellence and teamwork sit at the heart of everything we do. Working alongside world‑class consultants, you’ll be part of a hospital known for delivering complex surgery using advanced technology in a calm, well‑supported setting.
We’d welcome applications from experienced Theatre Practitioners with significant recovery experience who are ready to step into their first Senior Theatre Practitioner role, with the confidence to take on greater responsibility and lead by example.
As a Senior Recovery Theatre Practitioner within theatres, you’ll play a key leadership role in the delivery of safe, high‑quality recovery care. You’ll work closely with anaesthetists, surgeons and theatre colleagues to ensure patients receive attentive, responsive care following complex procedures. Day to day, you’ll take ownership of recovery services, coordinating workflow, supporting theatre lists and guiding junior colleagues. You’ll help maintain high clinical standards through effective governance, clear documentation and a strong focus on patient safety, while contributing to a positive and supportive team culture.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll do:
- Take clinical and professional responsibility for recovery services within theatres, ensuring safe and effective patient care
- Lead, support and develop colleagues within the recovery team, providing guidance and day‑to‑day supervision
- Coordinate recovery activity to support efficient theatre lists and complex surgical pathways
- Maintain accurate documentation, audit standards and compliance with clinical governance requirements
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver consistently high standards of care
What you’ll bring:
- Current NMC or HCPC registration
- Significant years of experience working in recovery within operating theatres
- Ideally, experience caring for level 2 patients as well as exposure to complex spinal and robotic cases
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and motivate others
- Clear communication skills and a calm, organised approach in a fast‑paced environment
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Recovery Theatre Practitioner in Theatres you’ll be eligible for:
- 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
- Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
- Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
- Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
- Group Life Assurance from day one
- Critical illness cover
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
- Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
- Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
- Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
- Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
- Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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Together we thrive
Choosing HCA UK means joining a community where you're supported to grow, recognised for the difference you make and surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to care. With advanced facilities, clear career pathways, exceptional benefits and comprehensive wellbeing programmes we're dedicated to caring for you the way you do for others - its how we care.
Together we're united
Our patients come from across the globe and so do our colleagues. It’s this rich blend of cultures and shared purpose that makes HCA UK such a rewarding place to build a career. We’re proud of our inclusive, diverse and compassionate culture, where everyone is respected, supported and empowered to bring their whole self to work. With over 100 nationalities represented and a strong commitment to equity we’re creating a workplace where everyone can feel like they belong.
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