Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Manchester is seeking a talented Anaesthetic and Recovery practitioner to join their clinical teams. The successful candidate will optimize outcomes for perioperative patients, participate in staff training, and maintain high professional standards. The role offers a competitive salary between £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, and is an opportunity to contribute to healthcare excellence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Acute surgical or theatre experience.
• Evidence of working in multiple specialties.
• Understanding of professional standards in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment and delivery of care for the perioperative patient.
• Participate in teaching/supervision of junior staff.
• Maintain personal and professional development.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work independently

Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure

Ability to problem solve

Education

Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Anaesthetic and Recovery practitioner

The closing date is 08 December 2025

We are now seeking to appoint a talented Anaesthetic & Recovery practitioner to partner our clinical teams as we continue to shape our strategy. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to join Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) at a time when Manchester is at the forefront of healthcare redesign, developing a model of care that will help the NHS and other care providers in Greater Manchester provide quality services that are safe, accessible and sustainable for future generations. In light of these changes we are looking for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated registered practitioner (Nurse or ODP) with excellent clinical knowledge in Anaesthetic or Recovery to join our talented team.

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

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

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, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team under direct instruction
• Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate a high level of engagement in practice development
• Ability to problem solve

Knowledge

• Knowledge of trust vision & values
• Knowledge of current NHS Key performance Indicators relatable to theatre
• Ability to discuss knowledge of WHO safer surgery standards

Experience

• Acute surgical or theatre experience
• Evidence of working in multiple specialties
• Can demonstrate evidence of reflective practice
• Understand the importance of demonstrating and applying professional standards in a high-pressure environment
• Experience in operating theatres
• Evidence of supporting learners in clinical practice
• Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance & audit
• Students can evidence a training placement or spoke within the theatre environment

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

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata)