Ward & Recovery Nurse (Registered Nurse)

**Overview**

The A Lounge is an exclusive, CQC-registered private surgical facility at 15 Harley Street, London. We host some of the world’s leading consultant surgeons and care for a discerning, high-profile clientele who expect the very highest standards of care, privacy and service.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to care for patients from theatre through recovery and on the ward until discharge. You will work across clinical care, documentation, patient education and stock management.

We are a small, close-knit team and we are proud of our culture. We value respect, teamwork and open communication, and we want everyone to feel supported and part of what we’re building.

**Hours:** 40 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday
**Salary:** Competitive, depending on experience
**Annual leave:** At least the statutory entitlement

**Duties**

*Clinical care and patient safety*

– Receive patients from theatre and provide safe, effective post-operative and ward care
– Monitor and document vital signs (BP, pulse, respirations, SpO₂, temperature) and escalate abnormalities promptly
– Assess level of consciousness, pain, wound status and recovery progress
– Administer medications safely in line with prescriptions and policy
– Manage post-operative pain, nausea and complications
– Monitor airway support, oxygen therapy, IV lines and clinical equipment
– Recognise and respond to patient deterioration and emergencies
– Provide wound, drain and catheter care, and support mobility, hygiene and comfort

*Communication and patient support*

– Keep accurate, timely and confidential patient records
– Communicate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider team
– Educate patients and families on recovery, medications and aftercare
– Support patients’ comfort, dignity, privacy and wellbeing
– Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges
– Take part in handovers, audits, training and CPD

*Infection control and governance*

– Strictly follow infection prevention and control measures
– Ensure clinical equipment is clean, working and used safely
– Follow NMC standards, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements

*Stock and medication safety*

– Check expiry dates and remove expired or near-expiry items
– Maintain stock levels in recovery and ward areas
– Carry out stock counts and keep records up to date
– Order, receive and restock supplies on time
– Store medications and consumables safely and correctly
– Report shortages, damage or discrepancies, and take part in audits

**Skills and experience**

*Essential*

– Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
– Experience in post-anaesthetic recovery (PACU) and/or surgical ward nursing
– ILS certification (or willingness to complete)
– Strong clinical judgement and confidence escalating concerns
– Excellent communication skills and a warm, reassuring manner
– Professional, polished manner, with complete discretion and respect for patient confidentiality
– Commitment to delivering a premium patient experience

*Desirable*

– ALS certification
– Experience in a private or independent healthcare setting

**What we offer**

– A 4-day working week, Monday to Friday
– Weekend work only occasionally, for urgent cover (we try to avoid this)
– Additional hours paid on top of salary
– Competitive salary
– NEST workplace pension
– Lunch provided
– The chance to work alongside world-leading surgeons in an exclusive Harley Street setting
– A friendly, supportive team culture
– Training and professional development
– Our staff app, where you can view shifts, clock in and out, request holidays, chat with colleagues and other departments, see company updates, and access your payslips, P60 and other documents

**Documents and pre-employment checks**

Any offer of employment depends on satisfactory completion of the following:

– **NMC PIN**, with active registration and no restrictions on practice
– **Right to work in the UK:** a valid passport, or a Home Office share code for an eVisa or settled or pre-settled status
– **National Insurance number**
– **Enhanced DBS check** covering the adult and child barred lists, or current registration with the DBS Update Service
– **Two professional references**, including your most recent clinical employer
– **Full employment history**, with any gaps explained
– **Qualification certificates** (nursing degree or diploma)
– **Current ILS/ALS certificate**
– **Mandatory training certificates**, such as safeguarding, infection control, manual handling, information governance, fire safety and medicines management
– **Occupational health clearance and immunisation records** (Hepatitis B, MMR, varicella and TB)
– **Photo ID and proof of address**

The A Lounge is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Pay: From £40,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

– Do you have the right to work in the UK? Please state the type (e.g. British/Irish passport, settled status, visa).
– Will you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK now or in the future?
– How many years of post-registration nursing experience do you have?
– How many years of experience do you have in recovery (PACU) or surgical ward nursing?
– Which life support certificate do you hold (ILS/ALS), and when does it expire?
– Have you worked in private or independent healthcare? If so, where?
– Briefly describe how you would recognise and respond to a deteriorating post-operative patient.
– Do you hold a current Enhanced DBS or DBS Update Service registration?
– What is your notice period?
– What is your expected annual salary?
– Are you currently registered with the NMC as a Registered Nurse?

Work Location: In person