Job summary
Working Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

You will be accountable as a clinical member to ensure you perform your role in a safe, competent manner within your designated area such as; anaesthetic support/scrub/recovery and provide specialist care to meet the needs of the pre/peri/post-operative patient.

You will be responsible for maintaining effective communication throughout the areas of theatre services and between the medical, nursing, administrative and management staff to provide the best care to patients. You will be responsible for ensuring that patients and relatives are involved within their care to ensure that all their needs are met.

You will participate in ensuring that there is an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high-quality standards are maintained and developed.

You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate recording, collation and monitoring of patient information within our records management systems including Meditech, and ensure appropriate feedback of information is given along with the initiation of any necessary remedial action. You will be accountable for your contribution to audit and research within your area.

You will be accountable for ensuring your daily practice fulfils your professional requirements as outlined by the NMC/HCPC code of conduct and guiding documents. Be accountable for maintaining your active registration on the NMC/HCPC register.

Main duties of the job
You will contribute and commit to promoting a positive team based attitude, striving for the highest standards of care and achieving excellence, through continued development and compassion.

When instructed you will support senior management in the organisation and smooth running of the Unit, always ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics are met throughout the department and that you create an environment which allows your team to maximise their ability.

About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations: The Countess of Chester Hospital providing 473 general and acute beds. Ellesmere Port Hospital providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery.

Details
Closing date: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 210-2026-790

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RN or ODP level 3 Qualification
• Anaesthetic rotation qualification or relevant experience
• To undertake training as required & appropriate to the role or area of practice, including but not limited to; administration of IV Opiates or ALS

Desirable

• Evidence of recent professional development

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Possess a broad awareness of professional issues

Desirable

• A broad experience of the Theatre environment
• Significant post registration experience in a rotational capacity or in a speciality area

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.

Contact
Speciality manager: Paul Jones, paul.jones17@nhs.net, 01244366540

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