Deputy Lead Practitioner - Recovery and Enhanced Care Unit

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Deputy Peri-operative Lead Practitioner to support the delivery and operational management of Recovery, Enhanced Care, and wider peri-operative services. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a motivated professional passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and driving service excellence. You will deputise for the Peri-operative Lead Practitioner, working collaboratively across Anaesthetics, Theatre, Recovery, and Enhanced Care to ensure safe, effective, and seamless patient pathways. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operational Management Deputise for the Peri-operative Lead Practitioner and support day-to-day service delivery Lead advanced planning of operating lists, ensuring appropriate staffing, skills mix, and equipment availability Manage resources efficiently using evidence-based practices Ensure safe staffing levels, responding proactively to changes and emergencies Contribute to budget management and cost-effective workforce deployment Support recruitment, retention, and workforce planning Clinical Excellence Deliver and oversee high standards of peri-operative care across anaesthetic, intra-operative, recovery, and enhanced care pathways Ensure staff competencies align with national standards, including critical care requirements Lead and participate in audits, incident investigations, and quality improvement initiatives Promote safe practice, infection prevention, and adherence to clinical guidelines (NICE, NCEPOD, RCoA, NatSSIPs/LocSSIPs) Actively participate in the emergency response team and on-call rota Workforce Development & Education Support the development of a skilled, flexible, multi-disciplinary peri-operative workforce Promote cross-specialty training and competency development Provide mentorship, supervision, and appraisal for staff Identify learning opportunities and contribute to succession planning Governance & Quality Improvement Support clinical governance and risk management processes Lead or contribute to service improvement projects and innovation initiatives Promote a culture of continuous improvement and shared learning Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards (NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct) Communication & Collaboration Build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams Ensure effective communication with senior leadership, clinical teams, and stakeholders Facilitate smooth coordination of operating lists and patient pathways About You Essential Requirements Registered NMC/HCPC professional Degree-level education with continued professional development Minimum 5 years' post-registration experience in peri-operative and enhanced care settings Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams Proven ability to manage resources and drive service delivery Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills Evidence of clinical decision-making across a diverse patient group Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification Experience in audit, governance, and quality improvement Desirable Skills & Experience Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification Advanced Life Support (ALS) or willingness to work towards EPALS qualification Additional critical care or HDU experience/qualification

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