We are currently seeking Operating Department Practitioners and Anaesthetic Nurses to join our dynamic team within Cardio Thoracic Theatres and the Cath Labs.
We will provide you with the support and guidance to succeed, along with a comprehensive training package 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.
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 in the teaching of students on both basic and post-basic courses.
- Maintain 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 Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.6bn. 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, providing a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & drive 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, offering robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're also excited to be embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, while protecting your health and wellbeing.
Job Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. To be fully equipped to make an informed decision to apply, please read the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before submitting 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. 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 support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
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.
Qualifications
Essential
* Operating Department Practitioner/Registered 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/Recovery Qualification.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wythenshawe Hospital
Manchester
M23 9LT
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