Senior Theatre Practitioner - General and Emergency Theatres

Job overview

Are you a dynamic and motivated Theatre Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Theatre Practitioner to join our skilled multidisciplinary team in the General and Emergency Theatres at Arrowe Park Hospital.

As a key member of our perioperative team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to patients undergoing both elective and emergency surgical procedures. Working in a fast-paced and often high-pressure environment, you will demonstrate clinical leadership, expert knowledge, and the ability to support and develop junior staff.

You will be part of a friendly, forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellent standards of care and continuous improvement. Our theatres cover a wide range of specialities including general surgery, ENT, gynaecology, urology, and emergency surgery. The role requires a flexible approach to shift patterns, including participation in out of hours working.

We are proud to support staff development and education, and you will have access to ongoing training opportunities to help you progress your career. Whether you're looking to specialise further or develop your leadership skills, we’ll support you on your journey.

If you’re ready to make a difference, contribute to high-quality patient outcomes, and thrive in a supportive and progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Clinical Leadership: Provide advanced, evidence-based perioperative care across the surgical pathway, ensuring safe and effective practices in anaesthetics, scrub, or recovery roles depending on your specialism.
• Team Support and Supervision: Act as a role model, mentor, and supervisor for junior staff and students, supporting their professional development and promoting a culture of learning and accountability.
• Emergency Preparedness: Coordinate and respond effectively to emergency cases, ensuring the multidisciplinary team is supported and all protocols are adhered to under pressure.
• Patient Safety and Quality Care: Ensure all clinical care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, infection prevention guidelines, and safeguarding procedures, always placing patient dignity and safety at the forefront.
• Service Efficiency: Support the efficient running of theatre lists and the day-to-day coordination of activity within emergency and general theatres, liaising with the theatre coordinator and wider surgical team.
• Audit and Improvement: Contribute to clinical audits, incident reporting, and service improvements, helping to drive high standards of patient care and ensure compliance with regulatory and Trust standards.
• Resource Management: Assist in managing staffing levels, skill mix, and equipment resources, ensuring theatre readiness and safety at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Perioperative Practitioner for General and Emergency Theatre position available at WUTH.