Theatre Practitioner

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly training sessions

Mentorship and development

Anaesthetic Simulation Training

Monthly team meetings

Volunteer overtime opportunities

Preferential WLI rates

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Anaesthetic and Recovery practitioner (ODP or Nurse) to join the AR team. The role supports emergency and planned theatre work with opportunities for development and rotation across anaesthetic and recovery duties.

The post requires HCPC/NMC registration and commitment to ongoing training, with the chance to develop skills through Simulation Training, monthly meetings, and mentorship within a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in anaesthetic and recovery care within a theatre setting.
• Ability to rotate across anaesthetic and recovery duties.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in theatre anaesthetic and recovery areas.
• Participate in planned rotations and meet service needs, including on-call duties.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Anaesthetic experience

Recovery experience

HCPC/NMC registration

Education

HCPC registration

NMC registration

Tools

ORMIS system

Basic Life Support

Job description

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Site Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Town Blackpool Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 02/09/2026 23:59

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the correct candidate to join our Anaesthetic and Recovery team.

The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery areas. This post is suitable for students who are due to qualify this year who will hold an anaesthetic qualification.

Our new theatre suite designed for Day Case & Inpatients, boasts state of the art equipment and staffing levels that provide an exemplary environment where best practice can be achieved.

Our specialities (Adult & Paediatric, elective and emergency) include:

• General
• Trauma & Orthopaedics
• Gynaecology
• Urology
• Vascular
• ENT
• Dental
• Cardiology
• Thoracic
• Cardiac
• Farage & Maternity

At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust your skills are recognised and appreciated The Anaesthetic and Recovery Team (AR team) provide emergency anaesthetic cover to:

• A&E emergency room
• Intensive care
• MRI & CT
• Intra- & Inter-Hospital transfers.

Benefits

• Improved working/life balance
• Typical Finish on time
• Electronic Rostering- produced 5-8 weeks in advance.
• Planned annual leave in advance.
• Buddy system- work alongside an AR team member each day

Training/Communication

• Monthly training sessions
• Team Statistics : 50% achieved mentorship & 60% level 6 Study
• Anaesthetic Simulation Training (Sim Man and In-situ)- practice scenarios
• Monthly Team meetings/updates.

Enhancements

• Planned volunteer over time.
• Preferential WLI Rates

Main duties of the job

Accountable within the theatre team to ensure that the standard of patient care is of a high level, quality being of prime importance. To adhere to and practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council’s standards. Ensure adherence to agreed Trust policies.

The position is primarily a theatre anaesthetic and recovery practitioner although some rotation and flexibility will be required to meet service needs. The post-holder will be called upon, occasionally to take charge of the unit/area. The post holder will be expected to participate in internal rotation, weekend, unsocial hours and on call duties.

The post holder will act be part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service. The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non‑clinical skills within the team. They will also be encouraged to obtain and maintain ILS and PILS compliance. Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours, maintaining public and colleague confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each person he/she meets. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and always respect the equality of patients.

Working for our organisation

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A. MANAGING ACTIVITIES

A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements.

1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.

1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors, and members of the multi‑disciplinary team following Trust policy.

1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.

1.4 Attend yearly updates for all mandatory training.

A2. Manage activities to meet requirements.

2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents, and losses.

A3. Manage activities to meet customer requirements.

3.1 Be accountable within the team for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, maintaining agreed standards and ensuring patient satisfaction.

3.2 Arrange for the care of patients’ valuables and other property as per Trust policy.

A4. Contribute to improvements at work.

4.1 Take part in developments and trials of new ideas and methods within the Unit.

4.2 Keep abreast of clinical and nursing developments within allocated area.

B. RESOURCES

B1. Support the efficient use of resources.

1.1 Arrange for the ordering and storage of drugs.

1.2 Arrange for the ordering and storage of supplies/stores.

1.3 Ensure the effective utilisation of stores and equipment.

C. PEOPLE

C1. Manage yourself.

1.1 Be the patient’s advocate; promote, safeguard and support safety for the patient and family.

1.2 Participate in in‑service training as required.

C2. Develop your own resources.

2.1 Establish and maintain good relationships with patients, visitors, colleagues and members of the multi‑disciplinary team to minimise conflict.

2.2 Develop and maintain good communication skills e.g., explain complex clinical procedures to patients and where there may be barriers to understanding.

2.3 Attend appraisal interviews annually to review job performance and professional development.

2.4 Maintain your PREPP requirements.

C3. Enhance your own performance.

3.1 Be aware of changes and developments in further education.

3.2 Develop teaching skills appropriate to work location and participate in the education and continuous assessment of learners as appropriate.

3.3 Develop technical skills and maintain clinical competence as a theatre practitioner.

C4. Create effective working relationships.

4.1 Develop and exercise leadership skills.

C5. Develop productive working relationships.

5.1 Co‑operate with all other departments, assisting with the co‑ordination of their activities in relation to patient care.

5.2 Promote good relationships and the image of the Trust both within and outside the organisation.

C6. Develop teams and individuals to enhance performance.

6.1 Encourage less experienced or newly qualified staff to full fill their duties.

C7. Manage the performance of teams and individuals.

7.1 Carry out agreed duties within the theatre and supervise the work of other staff.

7.2 Achieve a high morale amongst staff, based on good organisation within the theatre/area.

D. INFORMATION

D1. Manage information for action.

1.1 Ensure privileged information is kept confidential.

1.2 Assist with the admission and discharge of patients in the unit

D2. Promote information to support decision making.

2.1 Ensure all documentation is completed legibly, signed, and dated.

2.2 Comply with admission and discharge planning as per policy.

2.3 Ensure information is passed to junior staff at regular intervals.

E. QUALITY

E1. Promote the importance and benefits of quality.

1.1 Ensure quality is assured in each aspect of clinical practice.

1.2 Ensure that patients’ requirements are met and that you contribute fully to achieving the Trust corporate goals and objectives.

1.3 Ensure that Trust Standards of nursing care are adhered to, for example ‘Essence of Care’.

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner with HCPC or Nurse with current NMC professional registration
• Evidence of current and continuing professional development
• Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards
• Willingness to complete Intermediate Life Support
• Registered Nurse NMC professional registration with nationally recognised anaesthetic certificate.
• Advanced Life Support Qualification

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience working in healthcare or clinical setting e.g. wards, theatres, patients-facing roles
• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and up to date clinical practice with evidence of critical thinking/problem solving with the desire to teach within clinical practice
• Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers
• Anaesthetic & Recovery experience
• Experience documenting patient information clearly and accurately with the knowledge of data protection and patient confidentiality
• Confidence in own ability to make decisions, work under own initiative and recognise own limitations within responsibilities of the role
• Experience communicating with patients, families and other members of the MDT
• Experience in undertaking preceptorship/Mentorship

Skills and Ability

• Basic Life Support
• Basic I.T skills and an understanding of the ORMIS system
• Ability to identify barriers and elevate appropriately
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills at all levels
• Promote team working and best practice in the clinical environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage human and physical resources
• Committed to CPD of self and others
• Ability to deal with difficult situations sensitively and diplomatically
• To support the management of change
• Show interest in facilitating learning and development of others
• Ability to work within Trust policies and procedures
• Ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate team working

Job requirements

• Participate in On call , unsocial hours and night working

Any invitation to interview will be sent to the email account stated on your application form.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre‑employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one‑off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges
Basic DBS check £25.50, Standard DBS check £25.50 and Enhanced DBS check £53.50.

You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £16. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.

Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.

DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.

By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.

The DBS Code of Practice can be accessedhere .

Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.

Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.

Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.