Overview
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. We are a busy elective hub providing a variety of specialties including General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Adult and Paediatric Dental, Urology, Breast, Plastics, Vascular Access and Gender Affirmation Surgery. Theatres are being prepared for Robotic surgeries to start in this financial year. We have nine theatres in total located in three areas with their own recovery area. Two more theatres are 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
* Support the Team Managers to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and support the wider nursing team as an advocate and role model.
* 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 the teaching of students on both basic and post-basic courses.
* Maintain personal and professional development and participate in the effective utilisation of resources.
* Act in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Professional Code of Conduct.
About the Organisation
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and operates at a scale that supports a wide range of opportunities. We are creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the millions who rely on our services each year, bringing together multiple hospitals and community services to champion collaboration, transformation and development.
We have created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient and staff experience, operational effectiveness and drive research and innovation through the Hive Electronic Patient Record system launched in September 2022.
Equality and Diversity
To promote equality of opportunity, we celebrate diversity and eliminate discriminatory practices 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 you with your application, please email resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
How to apply
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. Also read the Candidate Essentials Guide (in the Job Description and Person Specification attachments) to learn about the Trust, our benefits and how we care for you as you care for others. This document also contains important information to review before submitting an application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep 2025.
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