Theatre Practitioner

Merseywestlancs; Chorley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Theatre Practitioner to join their team in Chorley. The role involves gaining experience in various surgical specialties and supporting high-quality perioperative patient care. Candidates must have relevant UK experience and be registered with NMC or HCPC. This position offers a salary range of £31,049 - £37,796 per annum and provides opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave on commencement

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role.
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of clinical teams and review performance.
• Manage key operational aspects of theatres.
• Establish excellent working relationships with all service users.

Skills

Excellent time management

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration

Relevant diploma or degree

Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification

Job description

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL, with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations.

Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.

Site Whiston Hospital Town Prescot Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/01/2026 23:59

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Job overview

The post holder will gain experience in General Surgery, Urology, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Burns and Plastics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and be exposed to a busy Emergency and Trauma theatre. As a Theatre Practitioner you would be expected to adapt to both Scrub and Anaesthetic duties on the department.

You 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 the theatre 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 will work across the two theatre sites and 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. Having experience working in anaesthetics is essential to this post, as an ODP or RGN with a post‑registration anaesthetic qualification.

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.

Main duties of the job

• To support the development of clinical teams by creating a learning environment in which the individuals’ performance is reviewed.
• To support the delegation of work within the team and review performance.
• To work with and on behalf of the Theatre Team Leader managing key operational aspects of theatres and providing support and advice on all matters.
• To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.

Working for our organisation

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.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Advertising date: 7th January 2026

Closing date: 25th January 2026

Shortlisting date: 26th January 2026

Proposed Interview date: TBC

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

Skills

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

Other

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

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward‑thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under‑represented groups.

We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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eVisa Update

For successful candidates on selected work and study visa routes, who have completed and paid for their applications will no longer receive a visa vignette in passport as evidence of their permission to enter the UK. Instead, you will be issued with an eVisa only, which is accessed by creating a UKVI account. Before travelling to the UK, we advise applicants to understand how to generate an eVisa share code.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 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. Applicants may be required to pay for the DBS check; costs are deducted from salary following appointment. It is also encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service.

Flexible Working

All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment. There is no limit on the number of requests they can make, and requests will be considered regardless of the reason.

Working for TeamL

Staff recognition is especially important to us; along with performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Employee of the month. We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff