Clinical Practice Lead - Theatres

Job overview

Full Time Permanent Post

The post holder will have responsibility for leading, facilitating and developing education, training and workforce development across the Theatre Departments at Southport and Ormskirk sites. The role will provide visible clinical and educational leadership, ensuring staff are supported to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies required to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based perioperative care.

The role will be undertaken on a 50% clinical / 50% education basis, maintaining regular clinical practice within the theatre environment whilst leading the education and development agenda. This dual role will ensure training programmes remain clinically relevant, responsive to service needs and aligned with best practice.

Please note the JD and PS are sbuject to AfC review

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership through maintaining a 50% clinical role within theatre services.
• Lead and coordinate education, training and workforce development activities across Southport and Ormskirk theatres.
• Support student placements and practice learning environments.
• Lead on medical device training and competency assurance.
• Promote evidence-based practice, research and quality improvement.
• Support workforce planning, succession planning and staff retention initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development and clinical governance activities.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support achievement of operational, quality, workforce and financial objectives.
• Act as a professional role model and advocate for high standards of perioperative care and education.

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: 20th October 2026

Closing date: 28th October 2026

Shortlisting date: 29th October 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 2nd November 2026

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

Applicant requirements

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.