Job summaryFull Time and Part Time hours availableTo work in the Recovery area within theatres providing and maintaining a high standard of care, ensuring the safe recovery for patients following anaesthetic and surgical intervention.
Develop knowledge and skills, to assist in the development of service needs and performance targets.
Working within the NMC/HCPC 'Scope of Professional Practice' be professionally accountable and responsible to the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care, taking a dynamic and research-based approach. Acting as a role model within the clinical working area and to present a professional image which inspires confidence and trust in the delivery of care.
To participate in out of hour's service as service needs demand.
Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.Main duties of the jobTo work within a team, nurses/operating department practitioners to achieve the safe recovery of patients post anaesthesia/ surgical intervention.
To work through the recovery competency framework and keep up to date with all essential/ mandatory training and complete rotations through all areas of recovery.
To establish excellent working relationships with all service users and actively encourage and promote joint working in the pursuit of continuous service improvement.
To be a role model and mentor to new learners, staff, student nurses and student operating department practitioners. Maintain 5-star patient care and adhere to trust 'ACE' behavioural standards
To work on behalf of the recovery team leads to co-ordinate the recovery area, to supervise delegation and review performance.
Act as a role model within the clinical working area and to present a professional image to which inspires confidence and trust in the delivery of care.
Working within the NMC/HCPC 'Scope of Professional Practice' be professionally accountable and responsible to the team leader for the formulation and implementation of individual patient care, taking a dynamic and research-based approach.
At all times to act as the patients advocate by considering their individual physical and psychological needs. Whilst providing and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment
About usMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
Our services:
Acute CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community ServicesProviding 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. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional ServicesWe 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:- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Job responsibilitiesPlease ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.Advertising date: 23rd September 2026Closing date: 7th October 2026Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026Proposed Interview date: TBCPlease note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 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
KnowledgeEssential- 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
SkillsEssential- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management, record management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
OtherEssential- Motivated individual, commitment to personal & professional development
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressWhiston hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Operational Lead
Princy Mathew
princy.mathew@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
01514302712
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