Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a registered nurse to join the Theatre Recovery team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to work within our busy Theatre Recovery and Pacu units. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for both newly qualified and experienced applicants.
The successful applicant will work as part of our theatre team who cover Theatre Recovery, Pacu, Opera and Pain clinic. This vacancy is for the Broadgreen site.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, required to participate in the Directorate internal rotation.
To be an accountable practitioner, taking every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence in all aspects of peri- operative care for orthopaedic and general surgical patients.
To provide excellent nursing care for all patients requiring post operative monitoring.
To undertake Recovery, Pacu/Opera and Pain duties as required, meeting all service delivery requirements.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-BSUR-1-26
Job locations
Broadgreen Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3LB
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain awareness of, and comply with the N.M.C Code of Professional Conduct, Trust policies, procedures and
To demonstrate evidence of on-going professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame
To maintain, at all times, professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
To communicate appropriately to all levels and disciplines, within the theatre and the Trust
Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the N.M.C standards for record keeping and Caldicott
Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and participate in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient
With guidance from senior staff, assess situations that arise in the peri- operative
Actively support the implementation of Evidence Based Practice and participate in clinical audits as
To participate on day shifts, as required, and rotation onto nights.
Have an awareness of stock control and support Team Leaders in appropriate stock
Input data onto the TMIS system, in order that statistics/patient activity may be accurately
Ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, document and report any faults immediately to senior staff.
Attend/participate in unit/team meetings.
Support staff under your supervision (theatre support workers, trainee operating department practitioners, student nurses) and act as an effective role
Ensure rigorous adherence to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal/standard
For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
To maintain awareness of, and comply with the N.M.C Code of Professional Conduct, Trust policies, procedures and
To demonstrate evidence of on-going professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame
To maintain, at all times, professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
To communicate appropriately to all levels and disciplines, within the theatre and the Trust
Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the N.M.C standards for record keeping and Caldicott
Deliver skilled practical care to all patients and participate in the monitoring, planning and delivery of individualised patient
With guidance from senior staff, assess situations that arise in the peri- operative
Actively support the implementation of Evidence Based Practice and participate in clinical audits as
To participate on day shifts, as required, and rotation onto nights.
Have an awareness of stock control and support Team Leaders in appropriate stock
Input data onto the TMIS system, in order that statistics/patient activity may be accurately
Ensure all equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines, document and report any faults immediately to senior staff.
Attend/participate in unit/team meetings.
Support staff under your supervision (theatre support workers, trainee operating department practitioners, student nurses) and act as an effective role
Ensure rigorous adherence to infection control practices including hand hygiene and universal/standard
For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse, current NMC registration (if RN)
* Registered ODP - current HPC registration (applicable to ODP)
Desirable
* Evidence of post registration study
Experience
Essential
* Understanding of the application of evidence based practice
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
Desirable
* Knowledge of Private Patient Unit
* Knowledge of Compucare
Skills
Essential
* Ability to prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to delegate work appropriately
* Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
* Ability to work in changing environments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse, current NMC registration (if RN)
* Registered ODP - current HPC registration (applicable to ODP)
Desirable
* Evidence of post registration study
Experience
Essential
* Understanding of the application of evidence based practice
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance
Desirable
* Knowledge of Private Patient Unit
* Knowledge of Compucare
Skills
Essential
* Ability to prioritise workload effectively
* Ability to delegate work appropriately
* Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
* Ability to work in changing environments
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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broadgreen Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3LB
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Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broadgreen Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3LB
Employer's website
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