Theatre Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Monthly training sessions

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Theatre Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner (ODP or Nurse) on a fixed-term 6-month contract at Blackpool. The role supports Day Case and Inpatients with rotation and on-call duties, developing skills within a dedicated AR team.

The post requires anaesthetic experience and may suit students due to qualify this year who hold an anaesthetic qualification. NHS Trust offers training and career development.

Qualifications

• The post is suitable for either an ODP or Nurse with experience in both anaesthetic and recovery areas.
• Students due to qualify this year who will hold an anaesthetic qualification.
• ILS and PILS compliance should be pursued and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide theatre anaesthetic and recovery care within the AR team; rotate and cover as needed.
• Be called upon to take charge of the unit/area during shifts as required.
• Participate in weekend, unsocial hours and on-call duties while upholding Trust policies.

Education

Anaesthetic qualification

Job description

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Main area Theatre Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (secondment cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (150 hours over the month) Job ref 382-SWC164-26

Site Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Town Blackpool Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 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