Job summary Are you a dynamic leader? Motivated and passionate about delivering patient care? Are you able to lead a team of perioperative practitioners within the TheatreDepartmentto deliver high quality care? An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Urology and Robotic team to support the highest quality of care to our patients, and we want you to join our team Main duties of the job Wirral University Teaching Hospital is seeking to recruit perioperative leader of the future to join the directorate of perioperative medicine leadership team. Our 22 operating theatres are across three sites and deliver a wide variety of specialism to patients of the Wirral Peninsula and beyond. We are looking to find a motivated, experienced theatre nurse or ODP who wants to develop into the next leader. The Senior Theatre Nurse/ODP will provide visible leadership within the clinical area of responsibility supporting the patient's perioperative pathway within our Urology and Robotic theatres across both Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge sites. The potential post holder will report directly to their theatre speciality lead working in close partnership with other leaders in theatres to support efficient, safe and a high quality service to patients. The post holder will provide strong leadership, and be a visible, credible senior presence. This post is open to both NMC registered Nurses and HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioners. We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate health care professional who possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills, the ability to motivate and negotiate and is passionate about perioperative care. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-25-054 Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Perioperative Practitioner Theatre position available at WUTH. This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period in line with trust policy. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Senior Perioperative Practitioner Theatre position available at WUTH. This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period in line with trust policy. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with professional registration (NMC/HCPC registration) Post registration qualification in specialists theatre area (Anaesthetics, Surgery, Recovery) or work based experience specific to role requirements Healthcare related degree (or working towards) Mentorship in clinical practice Knowledge of current National and local legislations including NHS operational plans Desirable Advanced Paediatric Life Support or Paediatric life support course (APLS/PLS) Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support Qualification (ALS/ILS) Leadership Qualification (ILM/Degree module/NHS Leadership Academy) Knowledge and Skills Essential Role specific knowledge of the clinical area (Anaesthetic Support, Surgery & post-operative care) Good communication skills Ability to lead a team Problem solve and ability to engage a team Professional standards and behaviours Ability to prioritise workload under pressure Ability to document patient information in a variety of methods including paper and electronic records Desirable Change Agent with evidence of leading change Personal Attributes Essential Good listener Compassionate and empathetic Ability to analyse information and problem solve effectively Interpersonal skills Knowledge of practice of professional theatre practices High level of personal and professional standards Ability to act as a role model Committed to delivering high standards of patient care Desirable Ability to use negotiation skills Experience in leadership/management Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Registered Nurse (RN) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with professional registration (NMC/HCPC registration) Post registration qualification in specialists theatre area (Anaesthetics, Surgery, Recovery) or work based experience specific to role requirements Healthcare related degree (or working towards) Mentorship in clinical practice Knowledge of current National and local legislations including NHS operational plans Desirable Advanced Paediatric Life Support or Paediatric life support course (APLS/PLS) Advanced Life Support/Immediate Life Support Qualification (ALS/ILS) Leadership Qualification (ILM/Degree module/NHS Leadership Academy) Knowledge and Skills Essential Role specific knowledge of the clinical area (Anaesthetic Support, Surgery & post-operative care) Good communication skills Ability to lead a team Problem solve and ability to engage a team Professional standards and behaviours Ability to prioritise workload under pressure Ability to document patient information in a variety of methods including paper and electronic records Desirable Change Agent with evidence of leading change Personal Attributes Essential Good listener Compassionate and empathetic Ability to analyse information and problem solve effectively Interpersonal skills Knowledge of practice of professional theatre practices High level of personal and professional standards Ability to act as a role model Committed to delivering high standards of patient care Desirable Ability to use negotiation skills Experience in leadership/management Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Arrowe Park Road Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)