Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner

Job summary
We are now seeking to appoint a talented Anaesthetic and Recovery practitioner to partner our clinical teams as we continue to shape our strategy. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to join Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) at a time when Manchester is at the forefront of healthcare redesign, developing a model of care that will help the NHS and other care providers in Greater Manchester provide quality services that are safe, accessible and sustainable for future generations. In light of these changes we are looking for a dynamic, innovative and highly motivated registered practitioner (Nurse or ODP) with excellent clinical knowledge in Anesthetic or Recovery to join our talented team.

Main duties of the job

• 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 to participate in the teaching of students on both basic and post basic courses.
• Maintain his/her personal and professional development. Participate in effective utilisation of resources.
• Act in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Professional Code of Conduct.

About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you are beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You will be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you will find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We will support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Details
Closing date: 28 October 2026
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-WTWA-8304664-RL3
Job location: Acute Theatre- Wythenshawe Hospital, Southmoor Road, Manchester, M23 9LT

Person Specification
Education/Qualification

• Essential: Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner
• Desirable: Scrub qualification
• Desirable: Anaesthetic qualification
• Desirable: Recovery qualification

Skills

• Essential: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Essential: Able to work independently using initiative and as part of a team under direct instruction
• Essential: Demonstrate an ability to work under pressure
• Essential: Computer literacy
• Essential: Demonstrate a high level of engagement in practice development
• Essential: Ability to problem solve

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge of trust vision and values
• Essential: Knowledge of current NHS Key performance Indicators relatable to theatre
• Essential: Ability to discuss knowledge of WHO safer surgery standards

Experience

• Essential: Acute surgical or theatre experience
• Essential: Evidence of working in multiple specialties
• Essential: Can demonstrate evidence of reflective practice
• Essential: Understand the importance of demonstrating and applying professional standards in a high-pressure environment
• Desirable: Experience in operating theatres
• Desirable: Evidence of supporting learners in clinical practice
• Desirable: Demonstrate awareness of clinical governance and audit
• Desirable: Students can evidence a training placement or spoke within the theatre environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of 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.