Job summary
At Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH), we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across our busy, dynamic operating theatres. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our dedicated team within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatres at Arrowe Park Hospital.
You will play a key role in providing safe, effective and holistic care for women undergoing obstetric and gynaecological procedures, including elective and emergency caesarean sections, hysterectomies, and laparoscopic surgeries. Our O&G theatres are fast-paced and rewarding, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering excellence in perioperative care.
Main duties of the job
- Acting as a scrub practitioner for obstetric and gynaecological surgical procedures
- Ensuring instruments, equipment, and consumables are prepared and available in line with surgical needs
- Supporting patients through their surgical journey with dignity and respect
- Participating in ongoing service development, audits, and training
- Maintaining a safe environment in line with Trust policies and clinical governance standards
- Working collaboratively with anaesthetic and recovery staff to deliver seamless care
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Practitioner position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Theatre Practitioner position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others
- Participate in teaching and developing staff, regularly taking part in learning activities that develop skills and knowledge of self and others
Desirable
- Ensure the effective use of physical and financial resources
- To act up in the absence of team leader
- Assist in the development of policies, protocols, and guidelines
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practice
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Value and respect all individuals by actively adopting the core trust values and behaviours
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to identify own learning requirements
- Desire to develop personally and professionally
Other Requirements
Essential
- Participate in the department rota including out of hours working, undertaking cross site working
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others
- Participate in teaching and developing staff, regularly taking part in learning activities that develop skills and knowledge of self and others
Desirable
- Ensure the effective use of physical and financial resources
- To act up in the absence of team leader
- Assist in the development of policies, protocols, and guidelines
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practice
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Value and respect all individuals by actively adopting the core trust values and behaviours
- Self-Motivated
- Ability to identify own learning requirements
- Desire to develop personally and professionally
Other Requirements
Essential
- Participate in the department rota including out of hours working, undertaking cross site working
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.
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.
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).
