Theatre Practitioner

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a lead practitioner in the operating theatre. You will implement programmes of care for patients undergoing theatre procedures and provide clinical expertise as a professional role model.

Join a large, dynamic team and contribute to staff development, service improvement, and high standards of patient care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty
• Level 6/7 studies completed or in progress
• Teaching qualification desirable
• Mentor for preregistration students or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operating theatre or designated area.
• Develop and implement care programmes for theatre patients.
• Contribute to policy development and standard setting.
• Support and develop the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders/Managers to improve patient pathways.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Education

CPD in relevant specialty

Level 6/7 studies

Teaching qualification

Mentor for preregistration students

Tools

Hive EPR

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Main area Gynaecology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (rotational shift working including nights and weekends) Job ref 349-SHCG-8358177-RL4

Site SMH MFT Town Manchester Salary £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 03/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

To function as the lead practitioner for an operating theatre or a designated area, implementing programmes of care for patient undergoing theatre procedures. To provide clinical expertise, acting as a positive, professional, and visible role model at all times. To contribute to an effective, motivated, and competent workforce and ensure that high quality standards are maintained and developed.

They will assist in the management of the theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and to have responsibility for staff and service development. Promote and collaborate in developing good working relationships with departments to ensure the patient journey is effective and efficient.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.

To contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and standard setting in line with trust and national guidance.

To demonstrate clinical expertise and act as a resource of specialised knowledge, ensuring care delivered to the client group is appropriate and optimum.

Demonstrate the ability to function competently both as a leader and as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

To provide an efficient and effective support to the registered practitioners and multidisciplinary team within the operating theatre department.

To work in partnership with the Team Leaders/Managers, collaborating with other health care professionals in the delivery of high standards of effective health care within best practice guidelines.

Lead and develop the speciality area, acting as a role model for the clinical team.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for 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 application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD in relevant specialty
• Evidence of Level 6/7 studies
• Appropriate management or leadership courses
• Relevant teaching qualification
• Qualified to function as mentor for preregistration students

Experience

• Substantial experience at band 5 and in clinical specialty
• Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice
• Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multiagency working
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities
• Experience or necessary qualification in a second area (anaesthetics/scrub/ recovery) or evidence of working towards.

Skills, Abilities and knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability.
• Clinically competent in name clinical area/specialty
• Proven workload management of self and of a others
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable.
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Effectiveness process
• Familiar with MFT’s Hive system or similar.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.