Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (Recovery) AA
Posted by NHS Scotland • June 13, 2026
Description
Overview
Are you ready for a change and would like to develop your skills in a new direction? Would you like to try one-to-one nursing? An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic, motivated Staff Nurses/ODP’s to join our team in the Theatre Recovery Area. Specialities include Emergency (CEPOD), Orthopaedic Trauma, ENT, Max Fax, General, Ophthalmology, Gynae, Vascular, Urology, Dental and Robotic assisted Surgery.
Responsibilities
This post involves the immediate post-operative/anaesthetic care of both adults and children in a busy theatre environment. Recovery nursing involves the care of the unconscious patient with airway adjuncts, pain management, invasive monitoring and management of post-theatre complications in a one-to-one nurse/patient environment.
You will work alongside a dedicated, supportive friendly team who provide high standards of care and work cohesively as a team. Recovery can be an intense fast‑paced environment where every d...
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