Operating Department Practitioner /Anaesthetic Nurse/Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking professionals for perioperative patient care. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care within a forward-thinking environment, offering comprehensive training and professional development opportunities. Your role will involve assessment and care delivery, teaching junior staff, and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary setting. Previous cardio-thoracic experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Be responsible for assessment and delivery of care for perioperative patients.
• Participate in teaching/supervision of junior staff and students.
• Maintain personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Utilize resources effectively.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Job description

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.

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.

We will provide you with the support and guidance to succeed, along with providing a comprehensive training package to the successful applicant 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. Cardiac Theatre Development commitment.