Lead Theatre Nurse/ODP – Orthopaedic & Trauma

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Theatre Nurse - ODP for the Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres. You will lead a perioperative team and deliver high-quality patient care within our busy theatres.

The role requires RN or ODP registration, post-qualification theatre experience, and leadership capability. The post includes on-call duties and a strong commitment to infection control and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Registered RN or ODP with valid professional registration.
• Post-registration qualification in theatre area or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work across a 24-hour service and on-call patterns.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage patient transfers safely.
• Participate in 24-hour service and on-call shifts as required.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene; implement action plans.
• Adhere to infection control standards and policies.
• Implement best practice in perioperative medicine to ensure highest level of care.
• Provide anaesthetic and surgical support, and post-operative care.
• Allocate clinical care tasks and supervise team according to patient acuity.
• Support theatre staff to ensure efficient use of theatre time.
• Lead the perioperative team in day-to-day supervision of the environment.
• Lead safety checks including LOCsipps and safer surgery bundle.

Skills

Team leadership

Infection control

Communication skills

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Post-registration theatre qualification

Healthcare related degree

Mentorship in Clinical Practice

ALS/ILS or APLS/PLS

Leadership qualification

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Theatre Nurse - ODP for the Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres. You will lead a perioperative team and deliver high-quality patient care within our busy theatres.

The role requires RN or ODP registration, post-qualification theatre experience, and leadership capability. The post includes on-call duties and a strong commitment to infection control and safety standards.