# Theatre Administrator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-administrator/c8d28618-4679-4d7c-9840-a8a034ba36c6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-administrator/c8d28618-4679-4d7c-9840-a8a034ba36c6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Prescot - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-01T09:52:11.293Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Prescot/Mersey_West_Lancashire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Admin_Clerical/Admin_Clerical-v7910561 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7910561?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sthk.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 400.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10187399) - [job description (pdf, 488.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10187397) - [staff benefits at mwl (pdf, 5.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2916) - [person specification (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10187398) - [mwl recruitment journey (pdf, 884.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2902) - [important information for candidates (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=663) - [helpful tips to complete your application form (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2901) ## 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.