# Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-theatre-practitioner-scrub/9ca08cf7-606b-4ed2-9974-1d73f5c11ee9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-theatre-practitioner-scrub/9ca08cf7-606b-4ed2-9974-1d73f5c11ee9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekends, On calls and Night duty) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T08:13:24.957Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Theatres/Theatres-v8023636 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8023636?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Senior Theatre Practitioner- Scrub Band 6  37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with Scrub experience to join the Theatre team as a Band 6. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is looking to further their career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in-depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for all applicants. The successful applicant will work within theatres  as a Scrub practitioner There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills. The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, required to participate in the Directorate internal rotation programme. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills. To undertake anaesthetic, scrub and recovery duties, as required, to meet service delivery requirements. Maintain patient confidentiality and record keeping. Demonstrate a knowledge of good I.T skills and record keeping. You will be flexible, adaptable and willing to maintain our pace and drive having strong communication skills that enable you to be a real team player, to provide the finest possible care and provide on-going support to our existing team of highly skilled professionals, all of whom are committed to making a positive difference to our patients. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Maintain awareness of and comply with the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct/ standards of proficiency, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. - To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame work. - Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. - Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy. - To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously. - Be competent to deliver expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients in a specialised area. - Ensure effective communication at all levels and disciplines, information inclusive of that which is confidential and multi stranded within the theatre. - Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the H.P.C. / N.M.C. standards for record keeping and Caldicott report. - Supports patients/families/staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation, persuasion and reassurance. - It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on an annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description. ## Job Details Senior Theatre Practitioner- Scrub Band 6 37.5 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with Scrub experience to join the Theatre team as a Band 6. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is looking to further their career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in-depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for all applicants. The successful applicant will work within theatres as a Scrub practitioner There would be opportunity to rotate within the disciplines and this would be supported by the theatre team. ## Job Description The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills. The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, required to participate in the Directorate internal rotation programme. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills. To undertake anaesthetic, scrub and recovery duties, as required, to meet service delivery requirements. Maintain patient confidentiality and record keeping. Demonstrate a knowledge of good I.T skills and record keeping. You will be flexible, adaptable and willing to maintain our pace and drive having strong communication skills that enable you to be a real team player, to provide the finest possible care and provide on-going support to our existing team of highly skilled professionals, all of whom are committed to making a positive difference to our patients. ## Responsibilities Maintain awareness of and comply with the HCPC/NMC code of professional conduct/ standards of proficiency, Trust policies, procedures and guidelines. To demonstrate evidence of on-going specialist professional development via a personal professional portfolio and the NHS knowledge and skills frame work. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Maintain professional standards and adhere to the Trust and departmental dress code policy. To be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously. Be competent to deliver expert, skilled care to highly dependent patients in a specialised area. Ensure effective communication at all levels and disciplines, information inclusive of that which is confidential and multi stranded within the theatre. Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the H.P.C. / N.M.C. standards for record keeping and Caldicott report. Supports patients/families/staff effectively communicating sensitive, confidential information using a variety of communication skills such as empathy, negotiation, persuasion and reassurance. It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on an annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description. ## 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** - Ability to demonstrate effective leadership - Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to write clear, concise reports - Good knowledge of IT skills - A creative approach to problem solving - Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care - Excellent communication skills **Desirable** - Presentation skills ### 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** - A 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 - No unaccountable career breaks - Evidence of mentorship within specialist field and appraisals as appropriate - Evidence of active participation in development of unit guidelines/initiatives **Desirable** - Understanding of Trust Policy and Practice - Management course /training - Policy and procedure writing skills - Principles of budget management ### Qualifications **Essential** - Register Nurse, current NMC registration / ODP current HCPC 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 ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310315) - [job description (pdf, 226.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310314) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10310316) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.