Theatre Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Urmston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a qualified nurse for the Trafford Elective Surgical Hub. The role involves assessing and delivering high-quality perioperative care while supporting the nursing team. Ideal candidates should have current NMC or HCPC registration and a commitment to teaching and personal development. This position supports a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering opportunities for growth and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in perioperative care with ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise junior staff and students.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care for the perioperative patient.
• Support the Team Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Assessment and delivery of care

Teaching and supervising junior staff

Personal and professional development

Education

Current registration with NMC or HCPC

Job description

Overview

Trafford Elective Surgical Hub (TESH) is a newly established service aimed to increase surgical capacity, whilst focusing on embracing the HPL programme to help reduce the backlog of patients waiting for planning operations. We are a busy elective hub which provides a variety of specialties: General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Adult and Paediatric Dental, Urology, Breast, Plastics, Vascular Access and Gender Affirmation Surgery, and Robotic surgeries. We have nine theatres in total and are located in three areas with their own recovery area. Two more theatres under construction to expand our services. We are closely linked with Ward 12, the surgical admission unit, and provide a combination of day case and inpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care for the perioperative patient, implementing and continually evaluating nursing care to optimise outcomes.
• Support the Team Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care, and support the wider nursing team as an advocate and role model.
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of junior staff and participate in the teaching of students on basic and post-basic courses.
• Maintain personal and professional development and contribute to effective utilisation of resources.
• Act in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in perioperative care with ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise junior staff and students.
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and to effective resource utilisation.
• Adherence to professional codes of conduct.

About MFT and our values

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a scale of opportunity that supports a wide range of roles and development. We bring together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, with a focus on collaboration, transformation, and a large workforce of around 30,000.

We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness, and to drive research and innovation through Hive, our Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.

We are proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, and we are embarking on our Green Plan to make healthcare more sustainable. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protect health and wellbeing, and shape the future of our organisation together.

Diversity & Candidate Information

Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating unlawful discrimination across our workforce. 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. If you have any special requirements to help with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

To find out more about key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading and read the Candidate Essentials Guide for information about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. The advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.