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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior post anaesthetic care practitioner.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to work within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of welcoming new practitioners and providing a supportive, team orientated environment.
Our site currently has 18 operating theatres covering all major specialities, including Urology, Breast and Endocrine, Renal Transplant, Upper GI, Colorectal, HPB Surgery, Liver, Ophthalmology and interventional radiology to name a few, and we are excited to welcome an experienced senior post anaesthetic care practitioner to our team.
You will be responsible for the safe admission of care and discharge of all patients from the variety of disciplines to destinations such as Theatre Admissions Unit, wards within the hospital and critical care.
Co-ordinating a busy recovery area, facilitating education and training, and providing experienced support and guidance to the team.
As we work very closely with Theatre Admissions Unit, staff may be expected to support the unit in times of staff shortage.
Theatre Recovery works on a 24/7 basis therefore applicants must be aware that there are a variety of shift patterns including out of hour services.
Applicants will be required to work in a flexible working pattern to meet the needs of the service.
Please note additional working pattern: 37.5 hours inclusive of weekends, nights and 1 x 21:30 finish per week.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior post anaesthetic care practitioner.
You will have to be an enthusiastic, resilient and a professional who is looking to further your career, and seek a new challenge.
You will have to be flexible, adaptable and willing to maintain our pace and drive having excellent communication skills that enable you to be a team player.
As a senior post anaesthetic care practitioner you will be required to offer experienced support and guidance to junior staff, and you will have a broad knowledge and skills including communication and team working, to enable you to effectively contribute to the efficient running of a fast paced recovery area.
In order to provide the finest possible care we aim to attract, train and provide on-going support to the right people who can join our existing team of highly skilled professionals, all of whom are committed to making a positive difference to our patients.
The main duties are to plan deliver and evaluate all aspects of patient care for the immediate post operative patient who have undergone surgery or a procedure within the Trust and the external areas mentioned in the job overview.
Successful applicants would be expected to assist in the day to day running of the unit, ensuring effective communication with theatres and multidisciplinary teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Self motivated and enthusiastic with a clear vision of the way the service should be efficiently delivered
- Available for out of hours cover
Skills
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge relating to political and professional issues
- Evidence of expert knowledge in one area of practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust/NHS performance targets
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge relating to political and professional issues
- Evidence of expert knowledge in one area of practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust/NHS performance targets
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience in relevant theatre area ,of which at least one year should be at a supervisory level
- Responsibility for running clinical areas on a shift/daily basis
- Evidence of mentorship within specialist field and appraisals as appropriate
- Evidence of active participation in development of unit guidelines/initiatives
Desirable
- Management course /training
- Understanding of Trust Policy and Practice
- Policy and procedure writing skills
- Principles of budget management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Qualification relevant to specialist area (Diploma/Degree in Specialized Theatre Practice,ENB 182/176,HEA605)or equivalent course
- Mentorship course or Teaching and Assessing course (ENB 998,C&G756,Mentorship in Practice,D32/D33,)
Desirable
- ILS/ALS
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This advert is for Senior Post Anaesthetic Care Practitioner with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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