Anaesthetic Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Manchester is seeking a Band 5 practitioner to undertake a preceptorship in the Paediatric Theatres. The role involves providing high standards of care, direct clinical support, and completing essential training. The environment is supportive, and opportunities for professional development are provided. The advert closes on 16 Dec 2025, and applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

Qualifications

• You will become a skillful and knowledgeable practitioner during the preceptorship period.
• You will provide direct care for patients within your specialist area.
• MFT trust mandatory training needs to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding clinical support as an ODP/Registered Nurse within Paediatric Theatres.
• Make a difference in the lives of children across Manchester and beyond.
• Deliver direct care for patients within your specialist area.

Job description

Job overview

At the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, you’ll get all the support you’ve always wanted to develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your scope of practice.

About RMCH Theatres

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.

Role Overview

As one of our band 5 practitioners, you will undertake a preceptorship period (12 months for newly qualified) during which you will complete the required trust & theatre competencies to become a skillful and knowledgeable practitioner. You will be supported in a supernumerary period of 3 months, working alongside your mentor to learn your role and build confidence. You will also be required to complete all relevant MFT trust mandatory training.

Shift Patterns

• Early shift: 8–6
• Late shift: 12–21.30
• Night shift: 21.00–08.30

Main Duties

Working as an ODP/Registered Nurse within Paediatric Theatres, you’ll provide the highest standards of care and make a difference to the lives of children across Manchester and beyond. You’ll provide outstanding clinical support and deliver direct care for our patients within your specialist area. Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

Benefits & Working Life

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. We offer a stimulating and supportive environment, a Hive Electronic Patient Record system, a collaborative multi‑disciplinary community, clear clinical pathways for professional development, and a workplace that respects, supports and encourages everyone to thrive.

Diversity and Equality

My FT 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. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Advertising information

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.