Lead Theatre Practitioner | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 Pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7789654/382-SACT23-26 |
Summary
Applicants are required to have a full UK Nursing & Midwifery Council Professional Registration and Minimum of three years Theatre experience
To provide Leadership to all members of the Multi Disciplinary team.
To prioritise, expedite and organise patient care within the clinical setting.
Lead emergency situations and provide direction to the team.
Work alongside members of the MDT.
Act as a lead in the following areas; Decontamination, Practice Development and Medical Devices.
Effective communication skills.
Be required to scrub for all procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff, and maintain a safe working environment for themselves, their patients and other colleagues.
Demonstrate clinical skills specific to Orthopaedics, Gynae, General, Urology, ENT, Max Fax, Emergencies, Trauma and Breast.
Have a wide knowledge of all complex cardiac and thoracic cases and be able to scrub for them.
Be able to lead the team
To provide Leadership to all members of the Multi Disciplinary team.
To prioritise, expedite and organise patient care within the clinical setting.
Lead emergency situations and provide direction to the team.
Work alongside members of the MDT.
Act as a lead in the following areas; Decontamination, Practice Development and Medical Devices.
Effective communication skills.
Be required to scrub for all procedures, supervise qualified and/or unqualified staff, and maintain a safe working environment for themselves, their patients and other colleagues.
Demonstrate clinical skills specific to Theatres 6-16.
Have a wide knowledge of all specialities and be able to scrub for the majority.
Be able to lead the team
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Please ensure that you have read the attached job description and person specification before submitting your application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026
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