Band 5
Main area ODP/Theatre/Recovery/PACU Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-WTWA-7902793*
Site Wythenshawe Hospital Town Manchester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/05/2026 23:59
Job overview
We are currently seeking Operating Department Practitioners and Anaesthetic Nurses to join our dynamic team here within Cardio Thoracic Theatres and the Cath Labs.
We will provide you with the support and guidance to succeed, along with providing a comprehensive training package to the successful applicant when you join this fast-paced environment.
We are the heart of Manchester, providing routine cardio thoracic surgery along with some of the most complex cardiac procedures, and are also the north west Heart and Lung transplantation centre.
You will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is expanding.
Cardio Thoracic experience is desirable but not a necessity as full training will be given.
Comprehensive preceptorship available for newly qualified ODPs and Anaesthetic Nurses.
Cardiac Theatre Development commitment.
Main duties of the job
* Be responsible for the assessment and delivery of care for the perioperative patient, implementing and continually evaluating their 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.
* Participate in effective utilisation of resources.
* Act in accordance with the HCPC/NMC Professional Code of Conduct.
Person specification
Experience
* Clinical experience.
* Significant experience of 2 years in a relevant clinical setting including training.
* Experience gained through previous employment or training.
* Critical care/ Recovery experience.
Qualifications
* Diploma or ability to demonstrate working at equivalent standard.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development relevant to specific areas of practice.
* Degree.
* Anaesthetic/Recovery Qualification.
Skills
* Communication skills – both written and oral.
* Team worker – evidence of development towards team leadership.
* Self‑motivation.
* Knowledge of current issues within the NHS.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity 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 for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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