Job summary We are looking for an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with anaesthetic experience to join our expanding Theatre Education Team. The post will involve one clinical day per week and clinical on calls. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of high-quality care by providing expert clinical knowledge and skills, effectively acting as team leader to support, supervise and guide junior staff. The post holder will work with the lead for education and development, supporting continuous professional development for all staff and students in the Inpatient Theatre Department and the Surgical Day Case Unit. Main duties of the job To support and facilitate the induction of all new starters to the department in accordance with local and trust requirements. To act as lead mentor and support all students and mentors in practice. liaise with Practice Education Facilitators and Universities where appropriate. To supervise and teach clinical skills relevant to perioperative practice.Liaise with Learning and Development team and support, assist and facilitate training and education needs of the department. Organise and facilitate local training sessionsDevelop and lead an interest in different aspects of care. Support link practitioners within their roles Ensure resources are available to enhance staff information and learning Have an awareness of the trust mandatory training matrix and work alongside clinical leads to ensure that staff attends sessions relevant to their roles. Demonstrate an ability to support staff in their professional development. To participate in professional development programmes Acknowledge any limitations of competence and comply with all professional and trust policies, procedures, and guidelines. Develop evidence-based competency packages to assist and support quality patient care. Keep accurate records of staff training compliance. Assist in the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures. Attend relevant meetings relating to clinical education and patient care when required and advised. About us We have already earned our place as one of the world's leading children's hospitals, thanks to innovation and pioneering medical work. We treat 250,000 young patients a year and safely perform over 13,000 surgical procedures. Our catchment area has a population of over 7m, stretching from Cumbria, through Lancashire, Merseyside, most of Cheshire, parts of Shropshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man. Children from virtually every part of the UK, and also from around the world, visit Alder Hey for specialist treatment. As a result, we are recognised as Centre of Excellence for children with cancer, heart, spinal and brain disease and have been designated as a national centre for craniofacial surgery and epilepsy surgery by the Department of Health. With a world class £237 million facility opened in October 2015 we are now looking to expand our dedicated theatre team by recruiting motivated, dynamic senior practitioners who are committed to delivering excellent patient care. 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 heart of all they do. In return we offer a clearly defined training and development package which includes a supernumerary preceptorship scheme for all new starters. We have strong links with the local HEI's and provide you with access to a range of post registration modules and pathways including specialist paediatric theatre modules. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 411-SUR-25-6975298 Job locations Alder Hey Children's Hospital Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description to review the main responsibilities and person specification required for this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description to review the main responsibilities and person specification required for this role. Person Specification Guidance Essential ODP professional registration Anaesthetic specific qualification Extensive post-registration experience working in theatres Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development Desirable Educated to degree level. Leadership and Management qualification. Paediatric theatre experience Mentorship qualification Person Specification Guidance Essential ODP professional registration Anaesthetic specific qualification Extensive post-registration experience working in theatres Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development Desirable Educated to degree level. Leadership and Management qualification. Paediatric theatre experience Mentorship qualification 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 Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Alder Hey Children's Hospital Eaton Road Liverpool L12 2AP Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)