Job summary
Join Our Team: Senior Recovery Nurse (Band 6) - Ophthalmology TheatresLocation: Eye Treatment Centre, Whipps Cross Hospital
We're looking for a passionate, dedicated Senior Recovery Nurse to join our Ophthalmology Theatres team. If you're a registered nurse with recovery experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care, we want to hear from you
Key responsibilities:
Lead and coach nursing staff
Deliver exceptional care in a fast-paced theatre environment
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams
Maintain the highest standards of care for our patients
To learn more or arrange an informal discussion, contact Ibrahim Hemaida (Senior Nurse) at ext
Main duties of the job
- To establish, lead and maintain high standards of pre/ peri and post-operative clinical care.
- To coordinate clinical activities and develop clinical expertise through leadership.
- To undertake teaching and training of both trained and untrained staff
- To develop management skills and undertake management duties as directed by the Senior Sister
- Participate on-call for the unit.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year Per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
WXH
Job locations
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross Rd
London
E11 1NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post-registration recovery or anaesthetic course or Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Band 5 experience in recovery and/or anaesthetics
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience; Ophthalmic recovery experience; Involvement in service improvement projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of post-anaesthetic care, airway management, and emergency protocols.
- Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and NMC professional standards
Desirable
- Awareness of quality improvement, audit, and service development processes
- Knowledge of leadership principles and supporting staff in practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe, evidence-based care in the recovery setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Leadership and delegation skills to support, supervise and motivate junior staff.
- Skills in audit, teaching, or quality improvement projects.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further specialist training or leadership courses.
- Engagement in wider trust initiatives (e.g., EDI, wellbeing, or staff networks).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post-registration recovery or anaesthetic course or Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial Band 5 experience in recovery and/or anaesthetics
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience; Ophthalmic recovery experience; Involvement in service improvement projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of post-anaesthetic care, airway management, and emergency protocols.
- Understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and NMC professional standards
Desirable
- Awareness of quality improvement, audit, and service development processes
- Knowledge of leadership principles and supporting staff in practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate safe, evidence-based care in the recovery setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Leadership and delegation skills to support, supervise and motivate junior staff.
- Skills in audit, teaching, or quality improvement projects.
Other
Essential
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further specialist training or leadership courses.
- Engagement in wider trust initiatives (e.g., EDI, wellbeing, or staff networks).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross Rd
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Whipps Cross Rd
London
E11 1NR
Employer's website
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