At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team providing top-notch care in Head & Neck surgery.
- Company: Be part of Liverpool University Hospitals, a leading NHS Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience or qualification in theatre practice is essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Head & Neck Theatre Practitioner looking for a new challenge? Are you a newly qualified practitioner looking to develop and enhance your skills in the specialty of Head & Neck? Do you enjoy the challenges of working in a dynamic patient care environment?
Liverpool University Hospitals - Aintree site are looking to recruit full and part time Operating Department Practitioners and Registered Nurses who wish to develop their skills within the specialty of Head & Neck surgery. You will have drive and enthusiasm to become part of one of Europe’s biggest Head & Neck Centres which combines internationally recognised clinical, research and surgery strengths to deliver research-led improvements in the quality and safety of patient care.
Main duties of this post is for the area of Main B Theatres/Head & Neck Centre, although the Aintree site has 20 operating theatres across four departments which cover a wide variety of surgical specialties. The Trust is part of the Liverpool Head and Neck Centre (LHNC), Major Trauma Centre Collaborative (MTCC), a partnership between Liverpool University Hospitals and The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust and is the regional Major Trauma Centre for the North West, providing the full range of services and clinical expertise.
The post holders will need to be able to work as part of the multidisciplinary team helping to provide patients with the highest level of care as well as being able to work as an individual practitioner during their daily practice. As a single site major Trauma Centre for the North West we provide a 24/7 emergency service and staff will be required to participate in this cover when needed and upon reaching a level of competency, to join the 'On Call' allocation which provides 24/7 emergency trauma surgery cover.
The departments include:
- Main A theatre Major Trauma and Orthopaedics Emergency theatre
- Main B Theatre: Routine and oncology
- Main C Theatre Upper and lower GI Hepatobiliary surgery
- Elective Care Centre Theatres: Digestive Diseases Ophthalmology
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient care needs. Plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs. Supervise and support team members. Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records and theatre documentation. Involve multidisciplinary team and where possible patients, carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care. Establish and maintain effective communication with multi-disciplinary team and patients carers/relatives. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Seek/act on advice from team leader/speciality leader, or relevant other.
Where the Practitioner holds a degree level operating department qualification, they will provide a high standard of individualised care of the patient and demonstrate knowledgeable advanced clinical competence, beyond those associated with conventional Theatre roles. They will perform duties associated with that of a Surgical Assistant. This will be achieved whilst practicing within the parameters set by professional / Local Trust policies and guidelines. Further training in practice is compulsory, to develop from assisting for superficial elective cases to potentially all surgeries. This training will be supported by preceptorship with a comprehensive assessment process.
Theatre Practitioner in Liverpool employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic environment. Located in Liverpool, the Trust offers a unique chance to contribute to the health of a diverse community while enjoying the advantages of working in a reputable NHS organisation.
Contact Details:
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
