Theatre Practitioner

Theatre Practitioner - St Helens

Closing date: 07 February 2026

The post holder will be responsible and professionally accountable for working within the HCPC/NMC 'Scope of Professional Practice'. For the provision, delivery and maintenance of high quality, best practice individualised perioperative patient care under the supervision of Team Leader.

The post demands a research-based approach to underpin clinical decisions and actively contribute to supporting provision, delivery and maintenance of a safe, effective and efficient perioperative clinical environment.

The post holder is responsible as a team member of the operating department to actively contribute to achieving improvement in services and key performance indicators for the Care group/Trust.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

• Responsible for professional conduct and maintaining personal records of current professional HCPC/NMC registration. Adhere to Code of Practice of Registrant's Professional body.
• To promote an environment in which learning, and development of self and others may take place.
• To be responsible for developing personal skills, knowledge and competencies and support the development of others within the department.
• To keep professionally updated on all current research regarding clinical practice and participate in the training and development of junior staff and non-medical students.
• To ensure that relevant skills and underpinning knowledge is constantly updated to suit the specialised areas.
• To provide leadership direction and professional support for colleagues, junior staff and students
• Provide professional support for multi-disciplinary colleagues in the theatre environment, and support recently appointed or junior staff and students.
• To present a professional image by acting as a role model that inspires respect and confidence within the area.
• To effectively communicate with multi-disciplinary team, colleagues, patients or others with regard to a range of issues and matters
• To fully comply with all the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Statutory legislation, Trust Policies, Guidelines and Procedures

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital where patients needing acute beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trusts' commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 22nd January 2026

Closing date: 8th February 2026

Shortlisting date: WC 9th February 2026

Proposed Interview date: 16th February 2026

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration
• Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards
• Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
• Related ENB/Theatre courses

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
• Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting

• Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team

• Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
• Flexible and adaptable approach