Senior Theatre Nurse - ODP Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres
The closing date is 13 February 2026
Job summary
Are you a dynamic leader?
Motivated and passionate about delivering patient care?
Are you able to lead a team of perioperative practitioners within the TheatreDepartmentto deliver high quality care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Orthopaedic and Trauma Team to support the highest quality of care to our patients and we want you to join our team.
Main duties of the job
- Facilitate and manage patient transfers which may include internal and external transfers in a safe and professional manner.
- Participate in all shift patterns to provide a 24 hour service where required which may include participation in an on call support system.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within their clinical areas, ensuring that any action plans to improve/maintain compliance are undertaken .
- Adhere to and support team adherence to Infection control standards and policies.
- Implement best practice in perioperative medicine to ensure that the patient achieves the highest level of care.
- Undertake role specific activities including anaesthetic support, surgical support, Surgical First Assisting (if hold professional qualification) and post-operative care.
- Assign clinical care requirements within work environment and space to others ensuring adequate supervision and support against session and patient acuity.
- Support staff with in the theatre department to ensure that they are effective in undertaking their role ensuring efficient use of both theatre and personal time.
- Lead the perioperative team within theatre, taking responsibility for the day to day supervision of the clinical environment they have been allocated responsibility to.
- Lead by example patient safety checklists including all stages of the local safety standards for invasive procedures (LOCsipps) safer surgery bundle.
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
02 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
408-26-070
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
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 Leads - Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres
Helen Birkenhead
01516785111
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