Anaesthetic Practitioner

About the role

At the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, you’ll receive the support you need to develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your scope of practice.

RMCH Theatres are the leading provider of paediatric tertiary and specialist healthcare services in Manchester and treat more than a million patients every year. Our Theatre Department consists of nine operating theatres, a Minor Procedures Unit and ten post anaesthetic recovery bays. Within our theatres, we provide highly specialised elective care including Renal Transplantation, Spinal, Neurosurgical, Burns & Plastics, Neonatal, Thoracic, Complex ENT, Trauma & Orthopaedics.

• Work as an ODP/Registered Nurse within Paediatric Theatres, providing the highest standards of care and making a difference to the lives of children across Manchester and beyond.
• Deliver direct clinical support and care for patients within your specialist area.
• Complete the required trust & theatre competencies during a 12‑month preceptorship for newly qualified practitioners.
• Participate in a 3‑month supernumerary period working alongside a mentor to learn your role and build confidence.
• Complete all relevant MFT trust mandatory training.

• Early shift – 08:00 – 18:00
• Late shift – 12:00 – 21:30
• Night shift – 21:00 – 08:30
• Weekend shifts are also included within the roster.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000+ strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment with clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details. To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

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, please contact the manager named below.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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