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The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Anaesthetic Practitioner, ODP

The closing date is 01 October 2025

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Job summary

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Are you looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Band 5 Registered Operating Department Practitioner, to join our Neurosurgical theatre team.We currently have six neurosurgical theatres which cover cranial, complex spine, Interventional Radiology, MRI and emergency neurosurgery. The ODP team work as part of the arrest team and the successful candidate would be expected to cover this across two sites. We are the region's specialist centre for spinal services and one of the largest in the country.

We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Major Trauma Centre, one of the most successful in the country for saving lives. Our catchment area covers 3.5 million people across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester. We also accept referrals from Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Channel Islands. We have a dedicated Neuroscience Research Centre which runs a range of research studies linking with partners in the industry, academia and the NHS.Within theatres staff development is a priority and we have a dedicated Clinical Lead for Education Training and Development and as such we can offer opportunities to obtain further neuroscience qualifications.

Main duties of the job

Neurosurgical experience is desirable but not essential, we offer an excellent induction programme which includes supernumerary preceptorship to ensure competencies are achieved, plus you will have access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities provided by our dedicated theatre education team.

The Walton Centre theatres are now looking to expand our dedicated team by recruiting motivated, dynamic theatre practitioners who are committed to delivering excellent patient care. As the only hospital in the region dedicated to Neuroscience surgical specialities this is a fantastic opportunity for experienced theatre staff to expand their existing skills and knowledge within a diverse and challenging range of specialities.

As a dedicated major trauma centre and regional specialist surgical centre we provide a 24/7 emergency service and staff are required to participate in this cover which includes various shift patterns, nights, weekends and a variety of on-calls

Main Duties of the job are:Promote and encourage teamwork.Provide skilled clinical and technical advanced assistance as a member of the operating theatre team. Lead and participate in the assessment of patient care needs implementing and maintaining agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment.

About us

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7471966

Job locations

The Walton Centre Foundation Trust

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Anaesthetic Practitioner ODP Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Operating Department Practice or equivalent Or Degree in Operating Department Practice Or ODA 752 Scrub / Recovery as above OR: RN - 1ST level Registration

Desirable

  • Diploma or Degree in related Health Care Studies
  • PQF theatre modules as part of degree pathway
  • Mentorship qualification
  • D32 / 33
  • EDCL or equivalent
  • Post reg. study in Neuro specific area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a multi-skilled clinical approach.
  • Proven ability to deliver high standards of care.
  • Computer literacy
  • Good organizational skills

Desirable

  • Previous perioperative experience
  • Previous neurosurgery experience
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in associated position (acute care / ODP training)
  • Proven Experience in similar role
  • Knowledge of Health Care issues

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of Professional and Personal Development.
  • Liaise confidently and effectively with other disciplines.
  • An understanding of Resource Management
  • Enthusiasm to learn

Desirable

  • Organisational and Problem solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work/people
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Anaesthetic Practitioner ODP Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Operating Department Practice or equivalent Or Degree in Operating Department Practice Or ODA 752 Scrub / Recovery as above OR: RN - 1ST level Registration

Desirable

  • Diploma or Degree in related Health Care Studies
  • PQF theatre modules as part of degree pathway
  • Mentorship qualification
  • D32 / 33
  • EDCL or equivalent
  • Post reg. study in Neuro specific area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate a multi-skilled clinical approach.
  • Proven ability to deliver high standards of care.
  • Computer literacy
  • Good organizational skills

Desirable

  • Previous perioperative experience
  • Previous neurosurgery experience
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in associated position (acute care / ODP training)
  • Proven Experience in similar role
  • Knowledge of Health Care issues

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Evidence of Professional and Personal Development.
  • Liaise confidently and effectively with other disciplines.
  • An understanding of Resource Management
  • Enthusiasm to learn

Desirable

  • Organisational and Problem solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritise work/people

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre Foundation Trust

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre Foundation Trust

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Cranial Lead

Olivia Cox

olivia.cox3@nhs.net

01515563381

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

160-7471966

Job locations

The Walton Centre Foundation Trust

Lower Lane, Fazakerley

Liverpool

L9 7LJ


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