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Location
Liverpool, England
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Profession
Operating department practitioner
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
03 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
19 Jun 2026
Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79

Job overview

Registered ODP/Nurse

Exciting opportunity to join our expanding endoscopy unit at the royal Liverpool hospital.

We are one of the largest endoscopy level 4 units .

We currently run 7 theatres at the royal Liverpool and expanding to Broadgreen hospital with 3 extra procedure rooms.

We are JAG accredited unit and perform , daily activity such as  EMR,ERCP, Bronchoscopy, colonoscopy and bowel cancer screening.

We currently run 4 GA list a week

Endoscopy experience desirable but not essential as extensive training will be given.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care.

Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, have good communication skills  and undertake delegated tasks from the ward sister/charge nurse.

All our staff are trained for all aspects of endoscopy  and skills are updated on Jets Database

Main duties of the job

 Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.  Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.  Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.  Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit  Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.  Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients’ condition.  Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs  To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.  Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.  Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.  Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit  Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.  Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients’ condition.  Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs  To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients  admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.

To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.  Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care  Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team

Person specification

Other

Essential

  • Supportive of colleagues
  • Ability to work in changing environments
  • Committed to high standards of patient care
  • Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
  • Maintain both personal and professional development
  • Willingness to be flexible and adaptable

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to support less experienced staff
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

  • Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing

Knowledge

Essential

  • Sound clinical nursing knowledge and a good understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance
  • Demonstrates awareness of own limitations

Experience

Essential

  • Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or as a registered nurse

Desirable

  • Experience within relevant clinical setting
  • Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment
  • Evidence of working with learners

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
  • BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing as a minimum)

Desirable

  • Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Training
  • Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

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This advert is for Registered ODP/Nurse with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.

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