Senior Operating Department Practitioner/ Anaesthetic Nurse/Sister

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Senior Operating Department Practitioner/ Anaesthetic Nurse/Sister

The closing date is 01 September 2025

We are currently seeking experienced Operating Department Practitioners and Anaesthetic Nurses to come and join our friendly and dynamic team here within Cardio Thoracic Theatres and the Cath Labs at Wythenshawe hospital.We will provide you with the support and guidance to succeed, along with a comprehensive training package to the successful applicant when you join this fast-paced environment.We are the heart of Manchester, providing routine cardio thoracic surgery along with some of the most complex cardiac procedures, we are also the north west Heart and Lung transplantation centre.You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is expanding.Development opportunities for CPD and in house training, running alongside yearly development reviews.Cardio Thoracic Theatres/Catheter lab experience is desirable but not a necessity as full training will be given.Minimum 2 years experience as a ODP/Anaesthetic nurse in an NHS acute setting is essential.18 months minimum post Anaesthetic course for nurses.Main duties of the job

Provide safe and effective anaesthetic assistance for elective, emergency, and transplant surgeriesRotate between Cardio Thoracic Theatres ,

Catheter Labs , and

Transplant ServicesParticipate in the provision of 24/7 anaesthetic cover , including on-call shifts as requiredWork closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless perioperative careAssist in the preparation, checking, and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and drug stocksMaintain accurate documentation and adhere to infection control and patient safety policiesContribute to audit, quality improvement, and teaching activities within the departmentAbout us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We''re creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you''ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We''ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We''re proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What''s more, we''re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person Specification

Qualifications

Diploma or able to demonstrate working at equivalentEvidence of Continuous Professional Development Relevant to specific areas of practiceDegreeExperience

Clinical experience.Significant experience of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting including trainingExperience gained through previous employment or training.Critical care/ Recovery experience.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.Manchester University NHS Foundation TrustAddress

Cardio Thoracic Theatres Wythenshawe Hospital£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPer Annum, Pro RataContract

PermanentWorking pattern

Full-timeReference number

349-WTWA-7399147*Job locations

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