Job summary
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 surgeries
Rotate betweenCardio Thoracic Theatres, Catheter Labs, and Transplant Services
Participate in the provision of24/7 anaesthetic cover, including on-call shifts as required
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless perioperative care
Assist in the preparation, checking, and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and drug stocks
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to infection control and patient safety policies
Contribute to audit, quality improvement, and teaching activities within the department
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & 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 MattersMFT 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 MattersMFT 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
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse
- Diploma or able to demonstrate working at equivalent
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Relevant to specific areas of practice
Desirable
- Degree
- A1/Mentorship Qualification. Anaesthetic/Recove ry Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience.
- Significant experience of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting including training
Desirable
- Experience gained through previous employment or training.
- Critical care/ Recovery experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse
- Diploma or able to demonstrate working at equivalent
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Relevant to specific areas of practice
Desirable
- Degree
- A1/Mentorship Qualification. Anaesthetic/Recove ry Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience.
- Significant experience of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting including training
Desirable
- Experience 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.
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).
