LOCUM THEATRE TECHNICIAN

The University of Liverpool; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous holidays

Bank holidays

University closure days

Other university benefits

Job summary

The University of Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Locum Theatre Technician (Grade 3) to join the Department of Small Animal Clinical Science. The role is full-time (35 hours per week) and maternity cover from January 2027 for up to one year.

You will help maintain high-quality surgical services within our Small Animal Teaching Hospital and support clinical teams. As the hospital’s sole Theatre Technician, you will manage infection control, equipment, and theatre workflows, supervise instrument

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organised

Teamwork

Infection control awareness

Education

BTEC National Level or equivalent

Job description

INSTITUTE OF INFECTION, VETERINARY AND ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCE

LOCUM THEATRE TECHNICIAN

– GRADE 3

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)

this appointment comes with Pension, generous holidays, plus Bank holidays and University closure days and additional benefits - You can read about the benefits of working at the University of Liverpool here (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/working/)

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.

Job Ref: 118073 Closing Date: 15 November 2026