Theatre Scrub Practitioner

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool is recruiting for a Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Band 5) to join the busy theatre unit. The post requires full UK registration (HCPC or NMC) and a minimum of 12 months theatre experience, with opportunities across cardiac, thoracic and related specialities. You will be supported by a dedicated training and development programme and a comprehensive induction.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/ODP with full UK registration.
• Minimum 12 months theatre experience, preferably in Cardiothoracic settings.
• Strong communication across MDT and with patients.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based care.
• Assist in the management and organisation of a clinical area.
• Contribute to the development and supervision of other staff.
• Work collaboratively with the MDT to meet patient needs.
• Maintain safe and effective use of resources.

Skills

Communication

MDT collaboration

CPD

Patient records

Computer skills

Quality & change

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP

Job description

Employer Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Town Liverpool Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Theatre Scrub Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 5

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to bethe best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering thebest carefor our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.

As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aimto extending access and improve quality.

Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:

• Quality:to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
• Service and Innovation:to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
• Value:to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
• Workforce:to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
• Stakeholders:to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.

Our Mission

“Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day”

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to join a highly motivated multidisciplinary team delivering patient centred care, with emphasis on quality and patient safety. You will specialise in the scrub practitioner role in our busy theatre unit. Our theatre team is committed to ensuring that staff are trained to meet the demands of their role through a competency based training programme. We have a dedicated Training and Development Officer. We offer a personalised induction programme, supernumerary status for a minimum of three months and clinical courses to help you reach your potential. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and willing to learn a wide range of skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the ability to work as part of a team.

PLEASE NOTE APPLICANTS MUST HOLD FULL UK REGISTRATION WITH EITHER HCPC OR NMC. THOSE WITH PARTIAL REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. * Previous applicants need not apply*

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a willingness and capability to learn new skills. A minimum of three months experience in theatre practice is desirable.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated staff to join our highly skilled teams. We have opportunities available at Band 5 Scrub Nursing Team and for both Nurses and ODP's at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

We have 8 cardiac/thoracic theatres, endoscopy room and a recovery unit with a fantastic team of theatre nurses and ODP's. We are incredibly busy following the Covid-19 pandemic with both elective and emergency pathways and cover various specialities including Cardiac, Thoracic, Aortic, Vascular, ACHD, etc.

Working for our organisation

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence- based care.
• Assist in the management and organisation of a clinical area.
• Contribute to the development and supervision of other staff members.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Manage the safe and effective use of resources.
• Participates in the education and development of other staff member

Qualifications and Education

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Requirement to undertake specialty specific CPD

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous Theatre Experience (min 12 months)
• Previous Cardiothoracic Experience

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional development
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings and with multiple members of the MDT
• able to present factual information and deal with questions
• Able to maintain accurate patient records
• Possess basic computer skills
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting

Values and Behaviours

• Safe

Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.

All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.

As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.

Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.

The Trust is a no-smoking site.

Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 and 3 posts. Guidelines state that many other posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

If you are a Skilled Worker/ Health and Care visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.

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.