# Theatre Practitioner, Recovery > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner-recovery/fd4b6f77-f4f6-48bf-af47-e8f02e745171 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner-recovery/fd4b6f77-f4f6-48bf-af47-e8f02e745171.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The Walton Centre - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 16 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T14:40:35.166Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/The_Walton_Centre_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Theatres/Theatres-v8226582 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8226582?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner/Registered Anaesthetic nurse, to join our Neurosurgical theatre team. We currently have seven neurosurgical theatres which cover cranial, complex spine, pain and emergency neurosurgery. We are the region’s specialist centre for spinal services and one of the largest in the country. Within theatres staff development is a priority and we have a dedicated Clinical Lead for Education Training and Development and as such we can offer opportunities to obtain further neuroscience qualifications. We currently have 7 inpatient theatres, which incorporates an emergency theatre that runs 24/7 so weekends would form part of your shift pattern. Neurosurgical experience is desirable but not essential, we offer an excellent induction programme which includes supernumerary preceptorship to ensure competencies are achieved, access to ongoing CPD opportunities provided by our dedicated theatre education team. As the only hospital in the region dedicated to Neuroscience surgical specialities this is a fantastic opportunity for experienced theatre staff to expand their existing skills and knowledge within a diverse and challenging range of specialities. As a department we focus on patient safety, excellence and staff well-being so we are looking for individuals who have these values at the centre of all they do. In return we offer a clearly defined training and development package. ### Main duties of the job Promote and encourage teamwork. Provide skilled clinical and technical advanced assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. Participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - ODP Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Operating Department Practice or equivalent Or Degree in Operating Department Practice Or ODA 752 Scrub / Recovery as above OR: RN – 1ST level Registration **Desirable** - Diploma or Degree in related Health Care Studies - PQF theatre modules as part of degree pathway - Mentorship qualification - D32 / 33 - EDCL or equivalent - Post reg. study in Neuro specific area ### Skills and Attributes **Essential** - Evidence of Professional and Personal Development. - Liaise confidently and effectively with other disciplines. - An understanding of Resource Management **Desirable** - Organisational and Problem solving skills. - Ability to prioritise work/people ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate a multi-skilled clinical approach. - Proven ability to deliver high standards of care. - Computer literacy - Good organizational skills **Desirable** - Previous perioperative experience - Previous neurosurgery experience - Minimum of 1 year experience in associated position (acute care / ODP training) - Proven Experience in similar role - Knowledge of Health Care issues ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 145.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10535805) ## 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.