Theatre Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Theatre Practitioner to lead the operating theatre team and implement care programmes for patients undergoing theatre procedures. You will provide clinical expertise, acting as a professional role model and contributing to an motivated workforce while maintaining high standards of care.

You will assist in theatre management, develop staff and services, and collaborate across departments to ensure a smooth patient journey.

Qualifications

• Lead practitioner for operating theatre or designated area with programmes of care.
• Provide clinical expertise and act as a positive, professional role model.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs with the MDT.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the management of theatres to ensure excellence in patient care and staff/service development.
• Promote and collaborate in developing good working relationships with departments for an effective patient journey.
• Work with Team Leaders/Managers, collaborating with other health care professionals in delivering high standards of care.

Description du poste

Theatre Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Tofunction 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.

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.

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.

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 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 BarredLists: 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.

For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december

DBS Update Service

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust