Senior Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner (Full Time)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Band 6 Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner to join the theatre team. The role includes safe admission and discharge of patients, facilitating training, and maintaining professional standards. Candidates must be HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with relevant experience. The position involves various shift patterns including weekends, with participation in an on-call rota as needed.

Qualifications

• HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with experience in post-anaesthetic care.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of HCPC/NMC code of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Safe admission and discharge of patients to and from the theatre.
• Co-ordinating recovery area and effective communication.
• Facilitating education and training for team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN at Band 6 level

Job description

Job Overview

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – a Band 6 Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner position at Sefton Suite Private Patient Unit within the grounds of Aintree University Hospital Trust. The role requires an HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN to join the theatre team.

Responsibilities

• Safe admission of patients to and discharge from the theatre back to the ward or critical care.
• Co‑ordinating a busy recovery area and ensuring effective communication with theatres and multidisciplinary teams.
• Facilitating education, training, and providing experienced support and guidance to the team.
• Planning, delivering and evaluating all aspects of immediate post‑operative patient care.
• Assisting in the day‑to‑day running of the recovery area and ensuring effective collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining professional standards, adhering to Trust and departmental dress code policy, and ensuring accurate record keeping in line with HCPC/NMC standards and the Caldicott report.
• Communicating sensitive, confidential information to patients, families and staff using empathy, negotiation and reassurance.
• Demonstrating the ability to work autonomously and delivering expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients.

Qualifications

• HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN at Band 6 level with relevant experience in post‑anaesthetic care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Capacity to work autonomously and take responsibility for the safe admission and discharge of patients.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstration of a personal professional portfolio.
• Understanding and adherence to HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

Work Hours & Shifts

The position involves a variety of shift patterns, including evenings and weekends. Participation in an on‑call rota may be required depending on service needs.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.