Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Trafford Elective Surgical Hub (TESH) is a newly established service aimed to increase surgical capacity, whilst focusing on embracing the "High Volume Low Complexity" (HVLC) programme to help reduce the backlog of patients waiting for planning operations.
We are a busy elective hub which provides a variety of specialties namely: General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Adult and Paediatric Dental, Urology, Breast, Plastics, Vascular Access and Gender Affirmation Surgery. Recently we have introduced Day case Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Thyroid cases which has been a success as it enabled us to improve patients' recovery period.
We have nine theatres in total and are located in three areas with their own recovery area. We are closely linked with Ward 12, the surgical admission unit, and we provide a combination of day case and in-patient care.
You'll support the Team Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care, and support the wider nursing team as an advocate and role model.
We are looking to 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.
Main duties of the job
The role of a theatre practitioner is to provide high standards of peri-operative care to patients whilst giving skilled support to surgeons, anaesthetists, and the theatre team. Theatre practitioners need a broad knowledge and skill base, including excellent communication, management, and teamwork skills as they are involved with the assessment, delivery, and evaluation of care ensuring the safety and comfort of patients throughout their perioperative journey.
Surgery
You'll play an important part of the surgical team by preparing all the necessary equipment for surgery.
You will ensure the correct safety checks are carried out prior to the start of the procedure and are responsible for all surgical instruments, equipment, and swabs during the operation.
You will become efficient and effective in anticipating the requirements of the surgical team and responding effectively ensuring high standards of clinical outcome and best patient experience.
To help and support patients before surgery, preparing a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment, and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia.
Recovery
You'll support and monitor patients on arrival to the recovery area and provide appropriate treatment until they have recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery; assessing and treating the patient until they are discharged to a ward.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, we champion collaborative working and 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 and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and 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 and 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 responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description and 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 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, 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. We're looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
* Registered Nurse/ ODP
Experience
* Experience of working in acute healthcare setting
* Experience of working in operating theatre as scrub nurse/ODP
* Evidence of mentorship/preceptorship
* Supports and contributes to team approaches and working
* Evidence of working within multiple surgical specialities
* Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
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.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trafford General Hospital: Phase 2 Theatres
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
349-WTWA-6933756*
Job locations
Trafford General Hospital: Phase 2 Theatres
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