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Paediatric Recovery Nurse

Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 5WW

Key information

Pay
£32,073 - £39,043
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
17 Jul 2026
Closing date
23 Jul 2026

About this role

Caring for paediatric and adult patients in the immediate postoperative period. Maintaining a patent patient airway. Escalating concerns regarding patient deterioration. To be an autonomous practitioner to maintain good patient health while also administering prescribed care to prevent patient deterioration. Administering analgesia to maintain patient comfort. Being confident that patients meet discharge criteria. Handing over ongoing care needs of the patient to the receiving areas on discharge from the unit. Manual handling. Documentation both written and on the relevant electronic systems.