Senior Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics / Recovery

Job overview

At Salford we currently have 23 clinical areas over two floors covering major complex Neurosurgical and Spinal Surgery, Renal access surgery, Pain Service, complex ENT procedures, Neuro X Ray including a 24 hour stroke service, MR Scan supporting scans for complex patients requiring general anaesthetic, General surgical procedures including upper and lower GI, Gynaecology and Urology, Orthopaedics, as well as two 24 hour emergency theatres.

• Salford Royal is one of the largest neurosurgical centres in the UK, carrying out some of the most complex neurosurgical procedures in the country
• The home of the Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital
• Salford Royal leads on Intestinal failure reconstruction in the UK
• One of the leading for surgery and development including investment in robotic surgery

The off duty covers a 7 day week using early and late shifts running from 07:30 to 20:00 with emergencies running 24/7. Due to the nature of the specialities variation to shift patterns may be required; some rotation onto nights will be a future development. Shift patterns can be discussed at interview. We are committed to lifelong learning through our learning and development team.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team, rotating between Anaesthetics and the Post-Anaesthetic (Recovery) according to service and patient needs. You will contribute to the delivery of a safe, effective and seamless service for patients throughout their theatre journey.

You will provide high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred care in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and agreed clinical competencies. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care, recognising and responding appropriately to any change or deterioration in a patient’s condition.

Effective communication and collaborative working are essential to this role. You will work with patients, anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to support safe, efficient care. You will maintain accurate clinical records and ensure that relevant information is communicated promptly and appropriately.

As an experienced practitioner, you will act as a positive role model and support junior colleagues, newly appointed staff and students. You will contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment, helping colleagues to develop their knowledge, confidence and clinical competence.

Applicants must be a Registered Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with the relevant qualifications. Where development is required in either area, you will be expected to engage with the relevant training.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Applicant requirements

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.