Job Description

The post holder will support the Multi-Disciplinary Theatre Team in the overall day to day operational running of Theatres. Ensuring that high quality standards of care that meet with best practice are maintained.
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patient care needs and development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including Electronic Patient Record (EPR), Theatres electronic dashboard, and supporting the ADD in maximising operational usage of the theatre estate to a minimum of 85%. As a registered practitioner, you will assist in the management and organisation of work as required, ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times whilst providing support for junior staff. You will play a key role in the supervision and assessment of learners and unregistered staff, providing a teaching role and acting as a named supervisor
Main duties of the job
1. Accountable for the quality of care delivered within the theatre department on a 24hour basis.2. Act as a visible leader within Theatres providing leadership that enables professional decision makingand effective team working, direct responsibility for line management of the operational support staff.3. Ensuring on a day-to-day basis that planning, allocation and evaluation of work carried out by teamsor individuals and self is co-ordinated.4. Participation in delivery of clinical work to remain competent and as required to cover workload anddemand.5. Provide specialist knowledge to all nursing and Allied Health Professional staff in the department.6. Promote a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of patient care ensuring that the unitenvironment is responsive to current issues.7. Ensure that all existing procedures and protocols, relating to the care of patients, are reviewed andupdated as required.8. Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.9. Explore and undertake expanded practice to optimise patient care as required within specialist area, inaccordance with Trust policies.10. Develop a mechanism for setting goals and bench marking standards of care. For example, ModelHospital.11. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service provided within the unit to include clinical audit.Support at the Theatre Utilisation Board (TUB) meetings where activity is discussed.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7516719
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK27JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed and Main Responsibilities of the role can be found on the attached Document
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of 25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK. Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed and Main Responsibilities of the role can be found on the attached Document
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of 25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• oPart One Registered Nurse and/or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Desirable

• oPost registration Anaesthetic Course

Knowledge
Essential

• oEvidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• oKnowledge of Trust Values and Behaviours

Experience
Essential

• oExperience of delivering patient care

Desirable

• oExperience within the perioperative area

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
• oAble to work effectively as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• oPart One Registered Nurse and/or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Desirable

• oPost registration Anaesthetic Course

Knowledge
Essential

• oEvidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

• oKnowledge of Trust Values and Behaviours

Experience
Essential

• oExperience of delivering patient care

Desirable

• oExperience within the perioperative area

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
• oAble to work effectively as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team

Skills Required