Theatre Practitioner | University NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer:

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Urmston, M41 5SL

Pay:

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

13/02/2026

Trafford Elective Surgical Hub (TESH) is a newly established service aimed to increase surgical capacity, whilst focusing on embracing the HPL programme to help reduce the backlog of patients waiting for planning operations.

We are busy elective hub which provides a variety of specialties including:
General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Adult and Paediatric Dental, Urology ,Breast, Plastics, Vascular Access and Gender Aff dration Surgery, and Robotic surgeries We have eleven theatres in total and are located in fours areas.

We are closely linked with Ward 12 the surgical admission unit and we provide a combination of day case and inpatient care.

You’ll support the Team Leads and Theatre Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care, and support the wider nursing team as an advocate and role model We are looking recruit staff that are open, honest and focused on striving for excellence, having built an enviable international reputation on five unwavering principles for clinical excellence, research and development, teaching, learning and for treating patients with compassion, respect and dignity.

You’ll be part of a team continuously growing and learning together with patient care at the centre of your role.

Be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care for the perioperative patient, during the anaesthetic and recovery phases, 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 utilization of resources.

Act in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Professional Code of Conduct.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment.

We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe

• a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.

Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive.

Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level.

Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an…