Job summary
The post holder will be responsible and professionally accountable for working within the HCPC/NMC 'Scope of Professional Practice'. For the provision, delivery and maintenance of high quality, best practice individualised perioperative patient care under the supervision of Team Leader.
The post demands a research-based approach to underpin clinical decisions and actively contribute to supporting provision, delivery and maintenance of a safe, effective and efficient perioperative clinical environment.
The post holder is responsible as a team member of the operating department to actively contribute to achieving improvement in services and key performance indicators for the Care group/Trust.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for professional conduct and maintaining personal records of current professional HCPC/NMC registration. Adhere to Code of Practice of Registrant's Professional body.To promote an environment in which learning, and development of self and others may take place.To be responsible for developing personal skills, knowledge and competencies and support the development of others within the department.To keep professionally updated on all current research regarding clinical practice and participate in the training and development of junior staff and non-medical students.To ensure that relevant skills and underpinning knowledge is constantly updated to suit the specialised areas.To provide leadership direction and professional support for colleagues, junior staff and students.Provide professional support for multi-disciplinary colleagues in the theatre environment, and support recently appointed or junior staff and students.To present a professional image by acting as a role model that inspires respect and confidence within the area.To effectively communicate with multi-disciplinary team, colleagues, patients or others with regard to a range of issues and mattersTo fully comply with all the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Statutory legislation, Trust Policies, Guidelines and Procedures.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:
* Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7397019
Job locations
St Helens Hospital
Marshalls Cross road
St Helens
WA93DA
Job description Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 15th August 2025
Closing date: 31st August 2025
Shortlisting date: 1stSeptember 2025
Proposed Interview date: 26th September 2025
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Advertising date: 15th August 2025
Closing date: 31st August 2025
Shortlisting date: 1stSeptember 2025
Proposed Interview date: 26th September 2025
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration
Desirable
* Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards
* Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
* Related ENB/Theatre courses
Knowledge Essential
* Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
* Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
Desirable
* Substantial post registration experience
* Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
* Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
Other Essential
* Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
* Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration
Desirable
* Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards
* Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
* Related ENB/Theatre courses
Knowledge Essential
* Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
* Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
Desirable
* Substantial post registration experience
* Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting
Skills Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
* Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
Other Essential
* Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
* Flexible and adaptable approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helens Hospital
Marshalls Cross road
St Helens
WA93DA
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helens Hospital
Marshalls Cross road
St Helens
WA93DA
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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