Locum Theatre Technician

University-of-Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous holidays

Bank holidays

University closure days

Additional benefits

Job summary

University of Liverpool is seeking a committed Theatre Technician to join the Small Animal Teaching Hospital on a full-time basis. The role supports surgical theatres, infection control, equipment management and teaching activities, and operates as the theatres’ sole technician during the maternity cover period.

The post covers up to one year from January 2027; applicants with teamwork skills and a proactive approach are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary or clinical environment is beneficial but not essential.
• BTEC National Level (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control standards in surgical theatres.
• Manage equipment and stock for the theatres.
• Coordinate theatre workflows to support surgical teams.
• Support teaching of veterinary students.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and instrument handling.
• Assist with billing processes.

Education

BTEC National Level

Job description

Hours of work: Full-time - 35 hours per week

Tenure: Maternity Cover, expected to be for up to one year from January 2027

We are seeking a committed Theatre Technician to join our busy, state-of-the-art Small Animal Teaching Hospital.

This full-time role is essential to maintaining the smooth operation of our surgical theatres and supporting our clinical teams.

As the hospital’s sole Theatre Technician, you will play a key part in ensuring high-quality surgical service delivery. Your responsibilities will include maintaining infection control standards, managing equipment and stock, coordinating theatre workflows, supporting surgical teams, and contributing to the teaching of veterinary students. You will also oversee equipment maintenance, instrument handling, and assist with billing processes.

We are looking for an organised, proactive individual with strong teamwork skills and a commitment to excellent patient and theatre support.

Experience in a veterinary or clinical environment is beneficial but not essential.

This post is to cover a period of Maternity Leave, expected to be from 4 January 2027 for up to 1 year.

You should have BTEC National Level (or equivalent).

• Pension
• generous holidays
• plus Bank holidays
• University closure days
• additional benefits -

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.