Senior Theatre Practitioner- ODP or Nurse

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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT Senior Theatre Practitioner- ODP or Nurse

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Liverpool within our Interventional Radiology & Brachytherapy departments.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner to work across the service & cover all elements of the patient pathway including Pre Assessment, assisting with invasive procedures, practitioner led sedation, post op recovery and discharge.

At the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre we are passionate about developing our services, ensuring that we have a sustainable workforce for the future & are proud to have been rated by the CQC as Good overall, with Outstanding for Caring.

We are keen to welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds with the skills & motivation to join a busy, developing team. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals that wish to progress their skills & be part of the development of the service.

Full induction and training will be given including competencies, Pre Assessment course, ALS & Safe Sedation.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for safe and effective care of patients in pre operative, the perioperative and post-operative periods
• Perform pre operative assessments for patients to ensure fitness for treatment
• Assist medical staff when they are performing invasive procedures.
• Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
• Responsible for complete nursing care of patients without supervision.
• In conjunction with the Theatre Manager and multidisciplinary team, work to provide a safe comprehensive and efficient delivery of theatre services

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-26-273-RAD

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or registration with Health and Care Proffessions Council
• Pre operative assessment course
• Clinical Examinations Msc module

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support
• Recognised Sedation qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• General Nursing
• Theatre Experience
• Pre operative assessment experience
• Examining patients and interpreting results, escalating where appropriate
• IT Literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of Brachytherapy
• Knowledge of Interventional Radiology procedures
• Intermediate airway skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Pre Op Assessment
• Experience in theatre setting

Desirable

• Experience of Brachytherapy procedures
• Experience of Interventional Radiology procedures
• Experience in sedating patients
• Experience in managing deteriorating patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or registration with Health and Care Proffessions Council
• Pre operative assessment course
• Clinical Examinations Msc module

Desirable

• Advanced Life Support
• Recognised Sedation qualification

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• General Nursing
• Theatre Experience
• Pre operative assessment experience
• Examining patients and interpreting results, escalating where appropriate
• IT Literate

Desirable

• Knowledge of Brachytherapy
• Knowledge of Interventional Radiology procedures
• Intermediate airway skills

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Pre Op Assessment
• Experience in theatre setting

Desirable

• Experience of Brachytherapy procedures
• Experience of Interventional Radiology procedures
• Experience in sedating patients
• Experience in managing deteriorating patients

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 Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Manager

Kate Rossiter

[email protected]

01515565065

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-26-273-RAD

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool

65 Pembroke Place

Liverpool

L7 8YA

United Kingdom

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