Theatre Practitioner | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7573807/287-RSUR-221-25 |
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 in
the absence of team leader.
To supervise junior and inexperienced staff and assist in the assessing of
trainees and student nurses.
To act in a professional manner providing a good role model to less
experienced staff.
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 eye
theatres 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.
Adhere to Clinical Governance guidelines and monitor risk management
within the unit.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act and attend all
mandatory lectures.
Undertake patient related audits within the workplace.
Participate in and promote relevant research and clinical trials. Contribute to
the application and evaluation of current research into care delivery.
Maintain a secure environment following policies for shutdown and for fire and
evacuation.
Report, to team leader, and record, incidents, accidents and complaints
involving staff and patients.
To promote an environment conducive to and assist in the supervision and
assessing of trainee ODP’s and student nurses.
Develop teaching skills and provide on-going teaching in the clinical area.
To plan appropriate developments for self and junior staff members, in order
Aug 2022
to meet service needs and statutory requirements complying with the unit
personal review system.
Attend courses and achieve relevant teaching, assessing, education,
management targets.
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.
Aug 2022
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 eye
theatres 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. Act
as co-ordinator in rotation with other practitioners in the team when
competent with support.
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.
This advert closes on Friday 21 Nov 2025