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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner

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Job summary

Internal rotation is in practice through theatres, anaesthetic, scrub and recovery to allow personal development and the smooth delivery of service.

You may therefore agree on formal appraisal to move to another area for experience.

It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.

To implement and evaluate the delivery of high quality patient care.

To undertake complex clinical responsibilities in scrub, anaesthetic or recovery areas and critical care, A&E or wards.

To manage a clinical area on a daily basis and manage out of hours activity inthe absence of team leader.

To supervise junior and inexperienced staff and assist in the assessing oftrainees and student nurses.

To act in a professional manner providing a good role model to less experienced staff.

Main duties of the job

Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct supervision.

Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase.

Play a part in the forward aid team during critical incidences outside the theatre environment.Plan and implement the safe transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital and regionally.

Act in a consultative capacity on specialist matters within the theatre complex and throughout the hospital e.g. CPAP.

Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.

To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining equipment fit for purpose.

Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.

Comply with the directorate and trust policies.

Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.

Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs. This particularly applies to those working in the dental theatres, St Paul's eyetheatres and lithotripsy procedures.

Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical situations and ensure their provision.

Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision.

Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.

Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevant information to other members of the disciplinary team.

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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal 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 theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RSUR-133-25

Job locations

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities and duties, including full details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the main responsibilities and duties, including full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN/ODP
  • Diploma/ Degree

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
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of professional and NHS issues.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels 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

Other

Essential

  • Application of evidence based practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN/ODP
  • Diploma/ Degree

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
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of professional and NHS issues.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels 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

Other

Essential

  • Application of evidence based practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ODP Unit Manager

Ian Caslin

Ian.Caslin@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517064738

Details

Date posted

28 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RSUR-133-25

Job locations

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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