Theatre Scrub Practitioner

IPC Asia Pacific; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join their busy multidisciplinary team in Liverpool. The role involves ensuring patient safety and quality care in a dynamic theatre environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Personalised induction programme

Supernumerary status for a minimum of three months

Clinical courses available

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months experience in theatre practice required.
• Willingness to learn new skills and participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of evidence-based care.
• Assist in the management of a clinical area and contribute to staff supervision.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse/ODP

Job description

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Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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.

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.

PLEASE NOTE APPLICANTS MUST HOLD FULL REGISTRATION WITH EITHER HCPC OR NMC.

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, a pacing theatre, endoscopy room and a recovery unit and 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.

About Us

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.

Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/

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Details

Date posted

19 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

410-SUR-7292081

Job locations

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

Job Description

Job 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

Job Description

Job 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

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and Education

• Registered Nurse/ODP
• Requirement to undertake specialty specific CPD
• Professional Body Mentorship (NMC/ HCPC)
  
  

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Previous Theatre Experience (min 3 months)
  
  

Desirable

• Previous Cardiothoracic Experience
  
  

Essential

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

Essential

• Excellent
• Compassionate
• Safe
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent
• Compassionate
• Safe
  
  

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3PE

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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