Theatre Anaesthetic Team Leader
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 –- To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area.
- To be a role model and peer support for anaesthetic practitioners
- 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
- 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
Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.