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Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated theatre anaesthetic practitioner to join our theatres as a team leader in anaesthetics. You will specialise as a senior anaesthetic practitioner within both obstetric and gynaecological theatres.
We are looking for forward thinking and highly motivated staff who can take the lead, acting as a role model to junior staff and facilitating new initiatives, change and policy development. Previous obstetric experience is desirable and applicants must have significant theatre experience.
The role advertised has an on-call requirement and as such please note the below when applying.
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust operates an On-Call service to ensure continuous, safe care for patients at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Staff members who are required to participate in the On-Call rota must be able to attend the hospital within 30 minutes of being called and therefore must live within a travel distance that allows them to reach the hospital within a 30-minute journey time.
Where this is not possible, individuals may make alternative arrangements to ensure compliance with the 30-minute requirement, for example temporarily staying with a friend, family member, or in other suitable accommodation located within close proximity to the hospital, any such arrangements would be at the individual’s own expense.
Main duties of the job
Function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area, acting as a role model for the clinical team.
Demonstrate ability to function competently both as a leader and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in the anaesthetic rota and be the lead practitioner when on duty and co-ordinate in Obstetric Theatres when required.
Act as a resource person to others, providing advice and support to the MDT, patients and relatives.
Assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development. Develop the clinical protocols and SOPs.
Contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.
Contribute to the development of performance review in accordance with Trust policy. Be receptive to change with the Department and encourage new ideas and developments.
Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
To assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Additional responsibilities are available within the job description.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant theatre experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Documented evidence of a wide range of theatre skills
- Ability to demonstrate a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity
- Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in O.D.P. or RGN
- Anaesthetic qualification
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Diploma educated
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This advert is for Theatre Anaesthetic Team Leader with Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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