Senior Theatre Nurse - ODP Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres

Senior Theatre Nurse - ODP Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres

Band 6

Main area Surgery Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (7 days a week including out of hours) Job ref 408-26-750

Site Arrowe Park Hospital Town Wirral Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8

Job overview

Are you a dynamic leader?

Motivated and passionate about delivering patient care?

Are you able to lead a team of perioperative practitioners within the TheatreDepartmentto deliver high quality care?

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Orthopaedic and Trauma Team to support the highest quality of care to our patients and we want you to join our team.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate and manage patient transfers which may include internal and external transfers in a safe and professional manner.
• Participate in all shift patterns to provide a 24 hour service where required which may include participation in an on call support system.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within their clinical areas, ensuring that any action plans to improve/maintain compliance are undertaken .
• Adhere to and support team adherence to Infection control standards and policies.
• Implement best practice in perioperative medicine to ensure that the patient achieves the highest level of care.
• Undertake role specific activities including anaesthetic support, surgical support, Surgical First Assisting (if hold professional qualification) and post-operative care.
• Assign clinical care requirements within work environment and space to others ensuring adequate supervision and support against session and patient acuity.
• Support staff with in the theatre department to ensure that they are effective in undertaking their role ensuring efficient use of both theatre and personal time.
• Lead the perioperative team within theatre, taking responsibility for the day to day supervision of the clinical environment they have been allocated responsibility to.
• Lead by example patient safety checklists including all stages of the local safety standards for invasive procedures (LOCsipps) safer surgery bundle.

Working for our organisation

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.

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 of 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.

The Wirral is 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Theatre Nurse/ODP Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with professional registration (NMC/HCPC registration)
• Post registration qualification in specialists theatre area (Anaesthetics, Surgery, Recovery) or work based experience specific to role requirements
• Healthcare related degree (or working towards)
• Mentorship in Clinical Practice
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support or Paediatric life support course (APLS/PLS)
• Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support Qualification (ALS/ILS)
• Leadership Qualification (ILM/Degree module/NHS Leadership Academy)

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to document patient information in a variety of methods including paper and electronic records

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children's Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

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.

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