Theatre Practitioner - Ormskirk
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible Theatre Practitioners to work in Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals. If you are keen to add to your existing theatre knowledge and are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the Operating Theatre environment, then this is the opportunity for you.
The department provides a 24‑hour emergency cover, therefore there will be shift work, weekends, and on‑call commitment will be required.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
Closing date: 23 June 2026
Main duties of the job
* To support the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which individual performance is reviewed.
* To support the delegation of work within the team and review performance.
* To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Team Leader managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.
* To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC registration.
* Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards.
* Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification.
* Related ENB/Theatre courses.
Knowledge & Experience
* Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role.
* Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues.
* Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures.
* Substantial post‑registration experience within an acute hospital setting.
Skills
* Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills.
* Ability to work well in a multi‑disciplinary team.
Other
* 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 a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions is required.
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (pro rata if part time)
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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