We are currently seeking Operating Department Practitioners and Anaesthetic Nurses to come and join our dynamic team here within Cardio Thoracic Theatres and the Cath Labs.

We will provide you with the support and guidance to succeed, along with providing 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.

Cardio Thoracic experience is desirable but not a necessity as full training will be given.

Comprehensive preceptorship available for newly qualified ODPs and Anaesthetic Nurses.

Cardiac Theatre Development commitment.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care for the perioperative patient, implementing and continually evaluating their nursing care to optimise outcomes.Participate in the teaching/supervision of junior staff and to participate in the teaching of students on both basic and post basic courses.Maintain his/her personal and professional development.Participate in effective utilisation of resources.Act in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Professional Code of Conduct.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of �2.6bn & 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 28,000 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!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Operating Department Practitioner
• 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/Recovery 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

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Manchester

M23 9LT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

349-WTWA-6248834*