A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are currently looking to recruit motivated, dynamic, forward‑thinking and enthusiastic Anaesthetic & Recovery Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners to join our expanding theatre team in the Sharoe Green Unit. We are looking for pro‑active individuals to be part of our integral theatre team to assist in implementing, maintaining and delivering world‑class patient care in theatres.
You will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of care, through appropriate professional practice, and assist in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care to improve the patient experience and outcome of care. You will act as a role model, presenting a positive image of self, team and the organisation and promoting equality in care and practice by recognising, respecting and meeting the needs and choices of individuals.
Working at the Sharoe Green Unit gives you the opportunity to work in a specialised Obstetrics & Gynaecology including benign and oncology work as well as supporting our Colorectal MDT. Given the wealth of specialties we cover, you will be required to work as part of a 24‑hour unit, participating in twilights, weekend working and night duty. Excellent communication skills are required and you must be able to work independently while closely linking with the operating team and managing a demanding workload.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to meet patients’ needs in accordance with agreed local/national standards and evidence‑based guidelines.
* Develop and continually update clinical skills in line with local and national standards and recommendations for practice.
* Demonstrate competent practice as an Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner by achieving a nationally recognised qualification (ODP, Anaesthetic).
* Adhere to policies and procedures and adapt to evidence‑based changes to practice.
* Act as a patient safety champion, maintaining a safety focus.
* Ensure compliance with the Trust safety agenda, actively promoting best practice.
* Ensure environment is safe, well‑equipped and compliant with standards for hygiene and cleanliness.
* Proactively manage risk and maintain patient safety, conforming to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Communicate all relevant information to the multidisciplinary team internally and with external organisations as required.
* Participate in own continual professional development and that of junior staff and students within the department.
* Create a positive learning environment, offering support and guidance to all learners within the department.
* Coordinate student learning opportunities and provide pastoral support.
* Maintain and develop own professional competence and seek to extend the scope of personal knowledge and skills within scope of role and professional practice.
Benefits
* Great learning opportunities to enable all staff to fulfil their potential.
* Post‑qualification development opportunities including ALS/ILS/PILS, ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills.
* A fully supported induction programme with a named mentor.
* Ongoing support from theatre clinical education team.
* Salary sacrifice scheme – childcare, electronics and cars.
* A generous annual leave provision.
* NHS pension.
* Annual appraisal and personal development plans.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026.
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