Job overview
Part Time - 30 hours
To ensure the smooth running of all theatre sessions across hospital sites through effective list planning, scheduling and utilisation of the theatre system (currently ORMIS), you will carry out your duties in such a way as to make a direct and positive contribution to the organisation of the work within Theatre.
It is essential that you should exercise initiative commensurate with the role and it is vital that confidentiality be maintained at all times.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.
Please note the job description and person specification are subject to AfC change.
Main duties of the job
- Update the theatre system to accurately reflect all changes or additions to theatre sessions.
- Make any real time amendments to theatre session as and when requested.
- Printing off theatre lists and call cards for each theatre the night before and deliver copies to Bed Management Department.
- Provide and collate the theatre lists and theatres schedules for the weekly list planning meeting.
- Attend List Planning meeting to ensure all lists fully up to date and notes circulated for action.
- Full utilisation of the roll locks management on the theatre system to unlock any staff on the system. Requesting smartcards for all theatre and unlocking of smartcards in real time.
- Liaise with I.T., theatre staff and operational theatre manager regarding any system failures and making sure all problems are logged. On notification from I.T. test the system prior to informing staff to re-use.
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: 1st July 2026
Closing Date: 12th July 2026
Shortlisting Date: 14th July 2026
Proposed Interview Date : TBC
Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently
- Capability to adapt to most situations
- Reliable and conscientious
- Ability to manage difficult/sensitive situations
- Comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training for the post
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage/prioritise own workload
- Time Management Skills
- Ability to accurately maintain computerised and manual filing/documentation systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust computer systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Microsoft Office Products Experience
- 2 years’ experience working in an NHS environment
- Understanding of Trust Internal Policies as appropriate
Desirable
- Ormis or Theatre Systems experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE Standard or Higher
- ECDL or proven IT experience
- Database Administration experience
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This advert is for Theatre Administrator with Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Prescot, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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