# Theatre Practitioner Team Leader Anaesthetics > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner-team-leader-anaesthetics/0ba6d3a8-b3bd-4351-a3ee-f88879c7ed4d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/theatre-practitioner-team-leader-anaesthetics/0ba6d3a8-b3bd-4351-a3ee-f88879c7ed4d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Team leader - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-21T16:00:57.747Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Anaesthetics/Anaesthetics-v8288744 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8288744?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with anaesthetic qualification to join the Theatre Team as a Band 6 Team Leader. We have over 20 operating theatres covering all major specialities, including: General surgery, Urology (including robotic surgery), Breast and Endocrine. Renal Transplant, Ophthalmic surgery, Upper G I, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, Radiology and Emergency surgery. Also including off site Dental surgery and Clatter bridge cancer services. 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 the theatres team in anaesthetics. 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 ### 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 ### Other **Essential** - Supportive of colleagues - High level of personal and professional credibility ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to work in changing environments - Excellent communication 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** - Evidence of management experience - Evidence of change management - Application of current healthcare issues and healthcare governance - Application of evidence based practice - Evidence of developing high standards of patient care ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered ODP, current HPC registration ( applicable to ODP) or Registered Nurse, current NMC registration ( applicable to RN) - Qualification relevant to specialist area (ALS,Diploma/Degree in Specialised Theatre Practice,ENB 182/176,HEA605)or equivalent course - Teaching and assessing qualification (C&G 730, ENB 998, D32, D33, D34, D36 or can demonstrate other teaching and assessing certificate.) - Post registration qualification in specialty **Desirable** - 1 st level degree - Diploma ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10606342) - [theatre team leader (pdf, 161.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10607963) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10606343) - [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.