Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Liverpool seeks a registered ODP/RN with scrub experience to join their theatre team as a Band 6 practitioner. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering expert patient care in a busy theatre environment, conducting thorough communication and mentorship duties. Applicants must have relevant professional registration and experience in theatre operations. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Qualifications

• Registered ODP or RN with current HPC/NMC registration.
• Demonstrable post registration experience in relevant theatre area.
• Mentorship experience and involvement in unit guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness and compliance with professional conduct standards.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver expert care to highly dependent patients.

Skills

Scrub experience

Evidence of mentorship

Ability to work autonomously

Effective communication skills

Education

Registered ODP or RN

Qualification relevant to specialist area

Mentorship course

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Broadgreen Theatres part of Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with Scrub experience to join the Theatre team as a Band 6.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is looking to further their career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in-depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for all applicants. The successful applicant will work within theatres as a Scrub practitioner. There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team.

Responsibilities

Maintain awareness of and comply with the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct / standards of proficiency, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills framework.

Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.

Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy.

To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously.

Be competent to deliver expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients in a specialised area.

Ensure effective communication at all levels and disciplines, information inclusive of that which is confidential and multi stranded within the theatre.

Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the H.P.C. / N.M.C. standards for record keeping and Caldicott report.

Supports patients/families/staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation, persuasion and reassurance.

It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on an annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered ODP, current HPC registration (applicable to ODP)
• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration (applicable to RN)
• Qualification relevant to specialist area (ALS, Diploma/Degree in Specialised Theatre Practice, ENB 182/176, HEA605) or equivalent course
• Mentorship course or Teaching and Assessing course (ENB 998, C&G756, Mentorship in Practice, D32/D33)

Experience (Essential)

• Demonstrable post registration experience in relevant theatre area, of which at least one year should be at a supervisory level
• Responsibility for running clinical areas on a shift/daily basis
• No unaccountable career breaks
• Evidence of mentorship within specialist field and appraisals as appropriate
• Evidence of active participation in development of unit guidelines/initiatives

Desirable

• Understanding of Trust Policy and Practice
• Management course /training
• Policy and procedure writing skills
• Principles of budget management
• Knowledge of Trust/NHS performance targets

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding and knowledge relating to political and professional issues
• Evidence of expert knowledge in one area of practice

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Broadgreen Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3LB

Website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/

Additional Job Details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-BSUR-34-25

Job locations: Broadgreen Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3LB