Job summary
Aintree Theatres are going through exciting transformational changes to deliver the future of healthcare services across Liverpool.
We are seeking a highly motivated, professional Theatre practitioner to work within a very busy Emergency and Orthopaedic trauma speciality theatre unit.
We are looking for a dynamic individual, we can develop skills in Orthopaedic trauma , General, MFU, ENT, Vascular, Urology, Plastics Surgeries and as an Anaesthetic practitioner.
You will have the motivation, and vision necessary to develop into a key member of the A Theatres team, and deliver high standards of Perioperative care, working within our team to meet the needs of an ever changing and fast evolving theatre department.
Within A Theatres we enjoy the reputation of being the specialist Urgent care and trauma centre for the region providing high quality emergency and trauma services.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team, where you can develop personally and also support a team of dedicated professionals to deliver patient care that we can all be proud of.
Main duties of the job
Develop scrub skills in Orthopaedic trauma , General, MFU, ENT, Vascular, Urology and plastics Surgeries
Develop skills as an Anaesthetic Practitioner with responsibility for attending MET and Trauma/ Resus calls as well as assisting in the safe provision of Anaesthesia for a wide variety of surgical procedures.
Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring smooth coordination during complex surgeries and trauma cases.
Support emergency airway management and advanced vascular procedures in line with centre protocols.
Provide out of hours service as part of weekend and night team
Role model through behaviours and practice when carrying out clinical duties.
Be flexible in clinical practice with the ability to move between specialities and roles as required.
Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control standards at all times.
Comply with all policies, guidelines, and protocols, including those related to infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide compassionate care that meets individual patient needs, particularly in high-pressure and emergency scenarios.
Deliver clear and empathetic communication to patients and families, ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey.
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the well being and dignity of patients and their relatives
Act always in accordance with the HCPC/NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on HCPC/NMC Register.
Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge.
Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.
Support junior staff, nursing students, and ODP trainees, fostering an environment of learning and professional development.
Comply with all policies, guidelines, and protocols, including those related to infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding.
Report and document incidents promptly and accurately in line with clinical governance standards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD) activities and training.
Attend regular in-service training to remain competent in trauma, airway, and vascular Specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide compassionate care that meets individual patient needs, particularly in high-pressure and emergency scenarios.
Deliver clear and empathetic communication to patients and families, ensuring they feel supported throughout their journey.
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the well being and dignity of patients and their relatives
Act always in accordance with the HCPC/NMC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on HCPC/NMC Register.
Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge.
Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care.
Support junior staff, nursing students, and ODP trainees, fostering an environment of learning and professional development.
Comply with all policies, guidelines, and protocols, including those related to infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding.
Report and document incidents promptly and accurately in line with clinical governance standards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through continuous professional development (CPD) activities and training.
Attend regular in-service training to remain competent in trauma, airway, and vascular Specialties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Range of clinical experience in theatre practice
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing / Mentorship
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Basicknowledgeandunderstandingof professional and NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings withpatientsofvaryinglevel of understanding and relatives as appropriate
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Basic IT skills
- Able to develop knowledge and skills to perform and meet all requirements of role.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
- Able to work with limited supervision
- Able to work as a member of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Range of clinical experience in theatre practice
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing / Mentorship
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Basicknowledgeandunderstandingof professional and NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings withpatientsofvaryinglevel of understanding and relatives as appropriate
- Able to maintain accurate patient records
- Basic IT skills
- Able to develop knowledge and skills to perform and meet all requirements of role.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
- Able to work with limited supervision
- Able to work as a member of a team
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.
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.
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).
