Senior Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics / Recovery

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.

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

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack

Qualifications & Registration

Desirable: - Degree in Nursing Studies/Degree in Operating Department practice; - Relevant experience in anaesthetics as a band 6; - Leadership Course; - Educator Course

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential: - Substantial post registration experience; - Evidence of professional expertise acquired through CPD; - Evidence of leading/managing a team.; - IT Skills

Desirable: - Coordinating experience; - Evidence to show able to work in several specialities