Theatre Practitioner - Obstetric & Gynaecology Theatres

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local healthcare organization is seeking a compassionate and motivated Theatre Scrub Practitioner for maternity cover at their hospital. This role requires expertise in supporting women during various surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and well-being while working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and contribute to high-quality patient-centered care, participating in service development initiatives. A warm welcoming culture awaits new colleagues who will be integral to our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be experienced in surgical settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong skills in maintaining equipment and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a scrub practitioner for surgeries.
• Prepare instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Support patients throughout their surgical journey.
• Participate in service development and audits.
• Ensure a safe environment in line with policies.
• Collaborate with anaesthetic and recovery staff.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Theatre Scrub Practitioner – Maternity Cover

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Important: This is a maternity cover post and is not suitable for newly qualified practitioners.

At Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH), we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient‑centred care across our busy, dynamic operating theatres. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our dedicated team within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatres at Arrowe Park Hospital.

You will play a key role in providing safe, effective and holistic care for women undergoing obstetric and gynaecological procedures, including elective and emergency caesarean sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopic surgeries. Our O&G theatres are fast‑paced and rewarding, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellence in perioperative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a scrub practitioner for obstetric and gynaecological surgical procedures
• Ensuring instruments, equipment, and consumables are prepared and available in line with surgical needs
• Supporting patients through their surgical journey with dignity and respect
• Participating in ongoing service development, audits, and training
• Maintaining a safe environment in line with Trust policies and clinical governance standards
• Working collaboratively with anaesthetic and recovery staff to deliver seamless care

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula, which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust‑wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

Facilities are easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Practitioner position available with WUTH.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025