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Main area
Anaesthetic practitioner
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
159-LWH-15-25-A
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Womens Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/05/2025 23:59

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Theatre Anaesthetic Team Leader

Band 6

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated theatre anaesthetic practitioner to join our theatres as a team leader in anaesthetics. You will specialise as a senior anaesthetic practitioner within both obstetric and gynaecological theatres.

Over the past few years we have undergone a period of transformation and our department welcomed the introduction of a Davinci Robot and a second obstetric night team. Our dedicated education team are focused on ensuring staff development and opportunities, providing excellent training programmes. Training also includes an opportunity to apply for the leadership and development programme, aiming to create managers and leaders of the future.  

We are looking for forward thinking and highly motivated staff who can take the lead, acting as a role model to junior staff and facilitating new initiatives, change and policy development. Previous obstetric experience is desirable and applicants must have significant theatre experience.   

Main duties of the job

Function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area, acting as a role model for the clinical team.

Demonstrate ability to function competently both as a leader and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

Participate in the anaesthetic rota and be the lead practitioner when on duty and co-ordinate in Obstetric Theatres when required.

Act as a resource person to others, providing advice and support to the MDT, patients and relatives.

Assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.
Develop the clinical protocols and SOPs.

Contribute to an effective, motivated and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.

Contribute to the development of performance review in accordance with Trust policy. Be receptive to change with the Department and encourage new ideas and developments.

Demonstrate people management skills, delegation, negotiation and assertiveness as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary

  1. To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
  2. To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
  3. To assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development.

Additional responsibilities are available within the job description.

Person specification

WORK RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential criteria
  • Flexible working shifts pattern including days, nights, weekends, bank holidays and on call
  • Good general health and attendance record
  • Ability to work with an unpredictable workload and deal with traumatic situations when they arise.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Qualification in O.D.P. or RGN
  • Anaesthetic qualification
  • Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma educated

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant relevant theatre experience
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Documented evidence of a wide range of theatre skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity
  • Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload

Skills, knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Able to develop and maintain good communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult circumstances
  • Able to demonstrate effective management, interpersonal, problem solving and decision making skills
  • Evidence of the ability to lead, manage, coordinate, delegate and motivate a theatre team and review performance
  • Understanding of the skills and knowledge required to develop team members
  • Experience of mentorship and an ability to identify learning and development needs

Personal Attributs

Essential criteria
  • Vale and respect of all individuals by actively adopting the core trust values and behaviours
  • Good time management
  • Self-Motivated
  • Ability to identify own learning requirements

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracy Dutch
Job title
Theatre Education Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 708 4135
Additional information

If you would like any further information, please contact [email protected].

If you would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact me on 0151 708 9988 extension 4135

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