Senior Theatre Practitioner - Scrub
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
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Role summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with Scrub experience to join the Theatre team as a Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner in Ophthalmic Theatres. The successful candidate will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, providing support and knowledge to patients, acting as a role model, and demonstrating effective organisational, clinical, and leadership skills. The role involves undertaking anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery duties as required, maintaining patient confidentiality and accurate record-keeping. The Trust offers an in-depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package.
Essential criteria
- Registered ODP, current HPC registration ( applicable to ODP)
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration ( applicable to RN)
- Qualification relevant to specialist area (ALS,Diploma/Degree in Specialised Theatre Practice,ENB 182/176,HEA605)or equivalent course
- Mentorship course or Teaching and Assessing course (ENB 998,C&G756,Mentorship in Practice,D32/D33)
- Demonstrable post registration experience in relevant theatre area ,of which at least one year should be at a supervisory level
- Responsibility for running clinical areas on a shift/daily basis
- No unaccountable career breaks
- Evidence of mentorship within specialist field and appraisals as appropriate
- Evidence of active participation in development of unit guidelines/initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of Trust Policy and Practice
- Management course /training
- Policy and procedure writing skills
- Principles of budget management
- Understanding and knowledge relating to political and professional issues
- Evidence of expert knowledge in one area of practice
- Knowledge of Trust/NHS performance targets
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to write clear, concise reports
- Good knowledge of IT skills
- A creative approach to problem solving
- Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care
- Excellent communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Other
- Self motivated and enthusiastic with a clear vision of the way the service should be efficiently delivered
- Available for out of hours cover
- Registered ODP, current HPC registration ( applicable to ODP)
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration ( applicable to RN)
- Qualification relevant to specialist area (ALS,Diploma/Degree in Specialised Theatre Practice,ENB 182/176,HEA605)or equivalent course
- Mentorship course or Teaching and Assessing course (ENB 998,C&G756,Mentorship in Practice,D32/D33)
- Demonstrable post registration experience in relevant theatre area ,of which at least one year should be at a supervisory level
- Responsibility for running clinical areas on a shift/daily basis
- No unaccountable career breaks
- Evidence of mentorship within specialist field and appraisals as appropriate
- Evidence of active participation in development of unit guidelines/initiatives
- Understanding of Trust Policy and Practice
- Management course /training
- Policy and procedure writing skills
- Principles of budget management
- Understanding and knowledge relating to political and professional issues
- Evidence of expert knowledge in one area of practice
- Knowledge of Trust/NHS performance targets
- Ability to demonstrate effective leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to write clear, concise reports
- Good knowledge of IT skills
- A creative approach to problem solving
- Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care
- Excellent communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Other
- Self motivated and enthusiastic with a clear vision of the way the service should be efficiently delivered
- Available for out of hours cover
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 9d
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Job summary
Senior Theatre Practitioner- Scrub Band 6
37.5 Hours
Ophthalmic Theatres
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust (LUHFT) for a HCPC/NMC registered ODP/RN with Scrub experience to join the Theatre team as a Band 6 within our Ophthalmic Theatres.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is looking to further their career and embrace a peri-operative role with a commitment to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients within our busy theatres complex. We are proud of our ethos of providing a supportive, team orientated environment. We provide an in-depth induction and an excellent preceptorship package for all applicants. The successful applicant will work within theatres as a Scrub practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality. Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, required to participate in the Directorate internal rotation programme.To provide support and knowledge to patients within the speciality.
Acts as a role model, demonstrating effective organisational, clinical and leadership skills.To undertake anaesthetic, scru
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