Theatre Practitioner – Scrub

Theatre Practitioner – Scrub Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to join the Theatre team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our busy theatres complex. Our ethos emphasizes welcoming new practitioners and fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment. We provide a thorough induction and an excellent preceptorship package for both newly qualified and experienced applicants.

The successful candidate will be part of a combined theatres team that operates across 44 theatres at three sites in Liverpool, covering various specialties including Breast, Trauma and Orthopaedics, HPB, Vascular, Upper GI, Colorectal, Liver, and endocrine surgery.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and participate in the monitoring, planning, and delivery of individualized patient care.
• Assess situations that arise in the peri-operative environment with guidance from senior staff.
• Actively support the implementation of Evidence Based Practice and participate in clinical audits as required.
• Participate in out-of-hours cover, including night shifts, as necessary.
• Support stock control and assist Team Leaders in appropriate stock management.
• Input data into the TMIS system for accurate statistics and patient activity compilation.
• Ensure all equipment and instruments are maintained according to manufacturers’ guidelines and report any faults immediately to senior staff.
• Attend and participate in unit and team meetings.
• Support and supervise staff under your guidance, including theatre support workers, trainee operating department practitioners, and student nurses.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection control practices, including hand hygiene and universal precautions.
• Ensure all theatre equipment and instruments required for safe patient care are available and in working order before any elective or emergency operating list.
• Assist in the preparation and cleaning of the theatre suite as per standard operating procedures.
• Verify that all patient identification and planned surgery information is correct according to departmental guidance.
• Collaborate with anaesthetic support staff to assist the anaesthetist in delivering safe patient care throughout the theatre journey.
• Advise the Unit Coordinator or person in charge of any proposed changes in the order of the operating list.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Registered ODP with current HCPC registration or Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Desirable: Evidence of post-registration study and a teaching and assessing qualification.
• Essential: Knowledge of current nursing issues and healthcare governance, including the Essence of Care framework.
• Essential: Experience as a Nurse in charge.
• Essential: Ability to prioritize workload effectively and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Essential: Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Essential: Basic IT skills, including email and word processing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £32,073 and £39,043 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Supportive team environment with comprehensive induction and preceptorship packages.
• Opportunity to work within a large and diverse theatre team across multiple specialties.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

Visa Sponsorship May be