Theatre Anaesthetic Team Leader | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L8 7SS |
| Company: | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7882069/159-LWH-68-26 |
Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated theatre anaesthetic practitioner to join our theatres as a team leader in anaesthetics. You will specialise as a senior anaesthetic practitioner within both obstetric and gynaecological theatres.
We are looking for forward thinking and highly motivated staff who can take the lead, acting as a role model to junior staff and facilitating new initiatives, change and policy development. Previous obstetric experience is desirable and applicants must have significant theatre experience.
The role advertised has an on-call requirement and as such please note the below when applying.
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust operates an On-Call service to ensure continuous, safe care for patients at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Staff members who are required to participate in the On-Call rota must be able to attend the hospital within 30 minutes of being called and therefore must live within a travel distance that allows them to reach the hospital within a 30-minute journey time.
Where this is not possible, individuals may make alternative arrangements to ensure compliance with the 30-minute requirement, for example temporarily staying with a friend, family member, or in other suitable accommodation located within close proximity to the hospital, any such arrangements would be at the individual’s own expense.
Function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area, acting as a role model for the clinical team.
Demonstrate ability to function competently both as a leader and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in the anaesthetic rota and be the lead practitioner when on duty and co-ordinate in Obstetric Theatres when required.
Act as a resource person to others, providing advice and support to the MDT, patients and relatives.
Assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Develop the clinical protocols and SOPs.
Contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.
Contribute to the development of performance review in accordance with Trust policy. Be receptive to change with the Department and encourage new ideas and developments.
Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate.
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us thespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video:https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure:https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
To assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Additional responsibilities are available within the job description.
This advert closes on Sunday 5 Apr 2026