Theatre Practitioner

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

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Theatre Practitioner for their Trafford Elective Surgical Hub. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care, support a collaborative nursing team, and engage in continuous personal development. With a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, this part-time permanent role is pivotal in enhancing surgical capacity and patient care.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working in a theatre environment.
• Experience in other clinical areas.
• Experience of providing care in either acute or community settings.

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

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks

Problem solving and ability to analyse and resolve issues

Ability to collaborate with patients and families

Supports and contributes to team approaches

Education

Qualification in O.D.P. or RGN

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner

Closing date: 08 October 2025

Trafford Elective Surgical Hub (TESH) is a newly established service aimed to increase surgical capacity, while embracing the HPL programme to help reduce the backlog of patients waiting for planning operations. The hub provides elective services across several specialties and operates nine theatres with recovery areas; two more theatres are under construction to expand services. We are closely linked with Ward 12 (surgical admission unit) and provide a mix of day case and inpatient care.

You will support the Team Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support the wider nursing team as an advocate and role model.

We are seeking staff who are open, honest and focused on excellence, with a commitment to compassionate, respectful and dignified patient care. You will be part of a team that continually grows and learns with patient care at the center of the role.

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 in teaching students on basic and post-basic courses.
• Maintain personal and professional development. Participate in effective utilization of resources.
• Act in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Professional Code of Conduct.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, bringing together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We champion collaborative working and transformation, with a large 30,000-strong workforce and a focus on research, education and innovative patient care. We have digital systems and Hive, our Electronic Patient Record, launched in September 2022. We are committed to sustainability and to creating an inclusive culture that supports equality of opportunity and staff wellbeing.

We are an academic Research Centre and Education provider, aiming to build high-quality research programmes and a Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We encourage and facilitate a culture of inclusion and belonging, with fair, open and transparent career development.

Job responsibilities

For full details of the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attachments under Supporting Documents. Read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, benefits and how we care for you as you care for others before you apply.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and valuing diversity, encouraging all individuals to apply. If you have special requirements to help your application, email [e-mail].

We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Qualification in O.D.P. or RGN

Experience

• Recent experience working in a theatre environment
• Experience in other clinical areas
• Experience of providing care in either acute or community settings

Knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise workload and delegate tasks appropriately
• Supports and contributes to team approaches
• Problem solving and ability to analyse and resolve issues
• Decision making within the scope of the role and awareness of limits
• Ability to collaborate with patients/children and families
• Ability to negotiate and work through problems with patients/children/families and the MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) and a disclosure check via the DBS is required.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trafford General Hospital, Phase 2 Theatre

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

349-COR-7428120*

Job locations

Trafford General Hospital, Phase 2 Theatre