Senior Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is looking for a Band 6 Senior Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner. This role involves planning and delivering care for post-operative patients in a busy recovery area, supporting junior staff, and maintaining effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to manage post-operative care effectively. Flexible working patterns required, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, resilient, and professional.
• Ability to deliver skilled practical care.
• Competence in pain and nausea management.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a busy recovery area.
• Support the Theatre Admissions Unit during staff shortages.
• Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and support junior staff in the recovery area.
• Participate in clinical audits and promote evidence-based practice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Ability to manage airway

Pain and nausea management

Recognizing post-operative complications

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner in a busy theatres complex. The site has 18 operating theatres covering major specialties and a culture that welcomes new practitioners in a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

The post holder will work within the Theatre Recovery team to plan, deliver and evaluate all aspects of care for immediate post‑operative patients who have undergone surgery or a procedure within the Trust and associated areas.

Responsibilities

• Safe admission of patients to recovery and discharge to destinations such as the Theatre Admissions Unit, hospital wards or critical care.
• Coordinate a busy recovery area, facilitate education and training, and provide experienced support and guidance to the team.
• Support the Theatre Admissions Unit during times of staff shortage as required.
• Work on a 24/7 basis with varied shift patterns, including out‑of‑hours services; flexible working to meet the service needs (37.5 hours including weekends, nights and one 21:30 finish per week).
• Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the unit and maintain effective communication with theatres and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and support junior staff, provide guidance, and contribute to the efficient operation of a fast‑paced recovery area.
• Maintain infection control practices and accurate record keeping; input patient data onto the ORMIS system.
• Participate in clinical audits, promote evidence‑based practice, and support the training and development of other team members and students.
• Out of hours cover and rotation onto night duty as required; act up for Team Leader/Unit Manager in their absence when necessary.

Key Requirements / Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, resilient and professional with strong communication skills; a team player who can work autonomously and provide expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients.
• Ability to deliver skilled practical care in a specialised post‑anaesthetic recovery setting; capable of managing airway, IV lines/PCA, arterial/central lines, epidurals and other medications per Trust guidance.
• Competence in pain and nausea management, recognition of post‑operative complications, escalation according to NEWS, and immediate reporting of adverse changes.
• Demonstrable professional development through a portfolio and NHS knowledge and skills framework; commitment to ongoing learning and mentoring of junior staff.
• Ability to liaise with Unit Manager/Team Leader on stock management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to manufacturer guidelines.

Additional Information

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. The advert closes on Wednesday 17 Sep 2025.

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