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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Theatre Practitioner - Obstetric & Gynaecology Theatres

The closing date is 30 December 2025

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Job summary

*Please note that this is a maternity cover post and is not suitable for newly qualified practitioners*

At Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH), we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across our busy, dynamic operating theatres. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our dedicated team within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatres at Arrowe Park Hospital.

You will play a key role in providing safe, effective and holistic care for women undergoing obstetric and gynaecological procedures, including elective and emergency caesarean sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopic surgeries. Our O&G theatres are fast-paced and rewarding, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellence in perioperative care.

Main duties of the job

  • Acting as a scrub practitioner for obstetric and gynaecological surgical procedures
  • Ensuring instruments, equipment, and consumables are prepared and available in line with surgical needs
  • Supporting patients through their surgical journey with dignity and respect
  • Participating in ongoing service development, audits, and training
  • Maintaining a safe environment in line with Trust policies and clinical governance standards
  • Working collaboratively with anaesthetic and recovery staff to deliver seamless care

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-1010

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hosptial

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Practitioner position available with WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Practitioner position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Participate in teaching and developing staff, regularly taking part in learning activities that develop skills and knowledge of self and others

Desirable

  • Ensure the effective use of physical and financial resources

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practice
  • Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to identify own learning requirements
Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Participate in teaching and developing staff, regularly taking part in learning activities that develop skills and knowledge of self and others

Desirable

  • Ensure the effective use of physical and financial resources

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practice
  • Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to identify own learning requirements

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hosptial

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hosptial

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Speciality Lead - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Nathan Ford

nathan.ford1@nhs.net

01516785111

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

408-25-1010

Job locations

Arrowe Park Hosptial

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


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