Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible Theatre Practitioners to work in Ormskirk and Southport Hospitals. If you are keen to add to your existing theatre knowledge and are committed to developing and enhancing the quality of care provided in the Operating Theatre environment, then this is the opportunity for you. The department provides a 24-hour emergency cover, therefore, there will be shift work, weekends, and on call commitment will be required. Positions available in Scrub, Anaesthetics or Recovery across Southport and Ormskirk Theatres. Main duties of the job Personal and professional growth is actively encouraged, and a wide range of career development opportunities are available including professional development support and access to degree modules. In return we will offer you the opportunity to broaden your existing knowledge of perioperative practice and develop your management skills in a supportive and friendly environment. As part of our commitment to student ODP's and Nurses, the post holder will be expected to participate in the orientation, supervision and training of junior staff and students. A mentorship qualification is desirable. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS (with barred list for Adults and Children's disclosure). About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements: o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 409-6830676 Job locations Ormskirk District General Hospital Wigan Road Ormskirk L39 2AZ Job description Job responsibilities You should possess:- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1- Registered ODPWe can offer you: Excellent opportunities for professional development Please make sure that you read the attached job description and personal specification, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached. Job description Job responsibilities You should possess:- NMC Registered Nurse Part 1- Registered ODPWe can offer you: Excellent opportunities for professional development Please make sure that you read the attached job description and personal specification, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Desirable Substantial post registration experience Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration Desirable Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards. Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification Related ENB/Theatre courses Other Essential Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development Flexible and adaptable approach Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge & Experience Essential Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures Desirable Substantial post registration experience Substantial post registration experience within an acute hospital setting Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner with current NMC or HCPC Registration Desirable Relevant diploma or degree, or working towards. Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification Related ENB/Theatre courses Other Essential Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development Flexible and adaptable approach 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. 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. 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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Ormskirk District General Hospital Wigan Road Ormskirk L39 2AZ Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)