Job summary
- Main area
- Theatre Education
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Secondment: 6 months
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 159-LWH-210-26
- Employer
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Women's Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Education 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
The post holder will be responsible for leading the clinical education, training and professional development of the theatre workforce, including registered staff, healthcare assistants, assistant practitioners and students. Ensuring that all staff are appropriately trained for the tasks that they undertake and that they are professionally supported to develop their own clinical practices.
The Theatre Education Team Leader will act as a supportive professional role model for nurses, operating department practitioner's (ODP's) and healthcare assistants providing education programmes, competency frameworks, preceptorship initiatives, and mandatory training.
This role combines clinical expertise, leadership, mentorship, and quality improvement, promoting collaborative working, continuous learning, and excellent patient outcomes across the theatre department.
Please see JD for full description of this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Theatre Education Team Leader, you will provide effective clinical and operational leadership within the theatre department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will lead by example, supporting and motivating the multidisciplinary team while maintaining professional standards and promoting a positive working environment.
You will be responsible for coordinating daily clinical activities, responding appropriately to emergency situations, and ensuring that staffing, equipment, and resources are managed efficiently to meet the needs of the speciality.
The role includes supervising and developing staff through performance reviews, appraisals, mentorship, and competency assessments, while supporting education, induction, and professional development. You will encourage evidence-based practice, participate in audit and quality improvement projects, and contribute to the development of policies and clinical standards to enhance patient care.
You will also support incident reporting and risk management, participate in recruitment and selection processes, oversee the accurate use of clinical information systems, and act as the clinical coordinator when required to ensure the safe and effective running of the theatre service. Strong leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills are essential to drive continuous improvement and maintain excellence in perioperative care.
Please see JD for full description of this role.
Working for our organisation
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.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for leading the clinical education, training and professional development of the theatre workforce, including registered staff, healthcare assistants, assistant practitioners and students. Ensuring that all staff are appropriately trained for the tasks that they undertake and that they are professionally supported to develop their own clinical practices.
Please see JD for full description of this role.
Person specification
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential criteria
- Ability to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
- Able to demonstate 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.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Qualification in ODP or RN
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Degree or equivalent experience
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
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Flexible working shifts pattern including nights, weekends and on call
- Good general health and attendance record
- Ability to work with an unpredictable workload and deal with difficult situations when they arise
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy Dutch
- Job title
- Theatre Co-Ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
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