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.

Working for our organisation

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