Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Theatre Nurse - ODP Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Previous applicants need not apply.
Are you a dynamic leader?
Motivated and passionate about delivering patient care?
Are you able to lead a team of perioperative practitioners within the Theatre Department to deliver high quality care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Orthopaedic and Trauma Team to support the highest quality of care to our patients and we want you to join our team.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate and manage patient transfers which may include internal and external transfers in a safe and professional manner.
• Participate in all shift patterns to provide a 24 hour service where required which may include participation in an on call support system.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within their clinical areas, ensuring that any action plans to improve/maintain compliance are undertaken.
• Adhere to and support team adherence to Infection control standards and policies.
• Implement best practice in perioperative medicine to ensure that the patient achieves the highest level of care.
• Undertake role specific activities including anaesthetic support, surgical support, Surgical First Assisting (if hold professional qualification) and post-operative care.
• Assign clinical care requirements within work environment and space to others ensuring adequate supervision and support against session and patient acuity.
• Support staff within the theatre department to ensure that they are effective in undertaking their role ensuring efficient use of both theatre and personal time.
• Lead the perioperative team within theatre, taking responsibility for the day to day supervision of the clinical environment they have been allocated responsibility to.
• Lead by example patient safety checklists including all stages of the local safety standards for invasive procedures (LOCsipps) safer surgery bundle.

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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 408-26-750-A
Job location: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom

Person Specification
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
• Ability to document patient information in a variety of methods including paper and electronic records

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)

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Orthopaedic and Trauma Theatres, Kate Beale, c.beale1@nhs.net, 01516785111