Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Anaesthetic practitioner (ODP) or a Registered Nurse with the correct anaesthetic qualification to join our expanding team in Radiology.
The post-holder will become part of a team working in the Radiology department with children and adults having radiology exams under anaesthesia, such as Magentic Resonance (MR scans).
**All applicants must have a relevant Anaesthetic qualification.**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work primarily within the Radiology department at Wythenshawe Hospital in the brand new MR suite, but will also be required to work at other Radiology departments within the Trust such as at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary.
The post holder will prioritise, assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of care to an agreed and expected high standard. Work closely with the multi- disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. Participate fully in a structured competency based programme, as required.
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team on a shift basis, taking overall responsibility for effective management of the team and the maintenance of high standards of quality care to the client group.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & 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 & staff experience, operational effectiveness & 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 & 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 description
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 & 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!
Job description
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 & 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 & Experience
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner / Registered Nurse with current anaesthetic qualification and NMC/HCPC registration
- Appropriate teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required (e.g. MSc / CPD modules)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a theatre environment
- Experience of supporting and developing staff and students within the clinical environment
- Experience of working within clinical
- Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS trust policy
- Evidence of senior anaesthetic experience
- Experience of anesthesia outside of the theatre environment
- Experience working with children and adults
Desirable
- Be willing to undertake own further professional development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Excellent communication skills - both verbally and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations
- Able to use initiative and work as part of a wider team
- Evidence of involvement in IQP initiatives
- Team player and motivated to deliver high standards of patient care
- Ability to implement new ideas and concepts.
- Experience of decision making and conflict resolution
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience of using Hive EPR
Attributes
Essential
- Innovative and a forward thinker.
- Enthusiasm with ability to motivate others.
- Promotes a positive attitude even in times of uncertainly.
- Communicates in a polite and respectful manner always putting the needs of the patients first.
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change
- Respond to the changing needs of the patient/service in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Treats everybody equally regardless of diversity, culture or religion.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner / Registered Nurse with current anaesthetic qualification and NMC/HCPC registration
- Appropriate teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken relevant further study or training as required (e.g. MSc / CPD modules)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a theatre environment
- Experience of supporting and developing staff and students within the clinical environment
- Experience of working within clinical
- Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS trust policy
- Evidence of senior anaesthetic experience
- Experience of anesthesia outside of the theatre environment
- Experience working with children and adults
Desirable
- Be willing to undertake own further professional development.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Excellent communication skills - both verbally and written
- Excellent interpersonal skills able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels in stakeholder organisations
- Able to use initiative and work as part of a wider team
- Evidence of involvement in IQP initiatives
- Team player and motivated to deliver high standards of patient care
- Ability to implement new ideas and concepts.
- Experience of decision making and conflict resolution
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience of using Hive EPR
Attributes
Essential
- Innovative and a forward thinker.
- Enthusiasm with ability to motivate others.
- Promotes a positive attitude even in times of uncertainly.
- Communicates in a polite and respectful manner always putting the needs of the patients first.
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change
- Respond to the changing needs of the patient/service in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Treats everybody equally regardless of diversity, culture or religion.
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.
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.
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wythenshawe Hospital / Royal Manchester Children's Hospital / Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester
M23 9LT
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
