Lead Theatre Practitioner – Operating Department

The Methodist Church in Britain; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical development pathways

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to lead an operating theatre or designated area, planning and coordinating patient care and supporting registered staff. You will contribute to policies and standards while working across departments to ensure an efficient patient journey.

The role combines clinical expertise with responsibility for staff and service development, requiring substantial band 5 experience and formal operating department practitioner

Qualifications

• Operating department practitioner qualification
• Evidence of CPD in the relevant specialty
• Evidence of Level 6 or 7 study

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs on an ongoing basis, coordinating care across the clinical team
• Lead and develop the specialty area, acting as a role model for the clinical team
• Provide clinical expertise and act as a resource of specialist knowledge, ensuring care is appropriate and optimum
• Assist in managing the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care
• Take responsibility for staff and service development
• Contribute to policies, procedures and standard setting in line with trust and national guidance
• Support registered practitioners and the multidisciplinary team within the operating theatre department
• Work in partnership with Team Leaders and Managers to deliver effective care within best practice guidelines
• Build good working relationships with other departments to make the patient journey effective and efficient
• Function competently as both a leader and a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain and develop high quality standards and a motivated, competent workforce
• Act as a positive, professional and visible role model at all times

Skills

Communication

Teaching skills

Clinical competence

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Level 6/7 study

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to lead an operating theatre or designated area, planning and coordinating patient care and supporting registered staff. You will contribute to policies and standards while working across departments to ensure an efficient patient journey.

The role combines clinical expertise with responsibility for staff and service development, requiring substantial band 5 experience and formal operating department practitioner