Unit Co-ordinator - Dental RLH Theatres | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,387 - £56,515 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7884355/287-RSUR-58-26 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Royal theatre team for a band 7 Unit Co- Ordinator in dental theatres.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with extensive theatre experience currently working at band 6 or above.
The post is to provide leadership, direction and support to the unit team members in order to deliver safe and efficient service to our patients.
Training and support will be given to the successful candidate from the Surgical Division leadership team.
Co-ordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of the new work streams carried out by teams.
Provide specialist knowledge to all theatre staff in the unit .
To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients are reviewed and updated as required with the new hospital move.
Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
Exercise strong and effective leadership, acting as an exemplary role model
for the ward/department team.
Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and maintain current records.
Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.
Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the Matron as necessary.
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
Act always in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC/HCPC Register.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.
Co-ordination of the ward on a day-to-day basis including planning, allocation and evaluation of the new work streams carried out by teams.
Provide specialist knowledge to all theatre staff in the unit .
To promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of nursing care ensuring that the ward environment is responsive to current issues.
Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols relating to the care of patients are reviewed and updated as required with the new hospital move.
Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of patient care through facilitation of best practice and clinical benchmarking.
Exercise strong and effective leadership, acting as an exemplary role model
for the ward/department team.
Maintain adequate staff cover and skill mix on the ward through effective use of staffing rotas.
Ensure staff compliance with mandatory training and maintain current records.
Ensure effective communication with patients and their carers.
Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence following the Trust guidelines, and liaise with the Matron as necessary.
Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
Act always in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and Guidance documents and maintain active status on NMC/HCPC Register.
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026