Paediatric Theatre Practitioner

Job overview

At the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, you’ll get all the support you’ve always wanted to develop your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow your scope of practice.

MREH Theatres are the leading provider of  ophthalmic  specialist healthcare services in Manchester and treat more than a million patients every year. Our Theatre Department consists of  five  operating theatres,  and six post anaesthetic recovery bays. Within our theatres, we provide highly specialised elective and emergency care to all age groups ranging from neonates to the elderly.

The primary focus of the post is to ensure that all patients and families receive high quality patient centred care, reflecting the Trust objectives, values and vision. The post holder will assess, plan implement and evaluate the care for these patients supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. S/he will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.

The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff patients and carers. The post holder will also provide clinical support and effective clinical leadership within the theatre setting The practitioner will have extensive knowledge of theatre practice and be actively involved in the teaching and assessing of junior staff in line with current National and local standards and best practice.

Main duties of the job

Working as a Registered Paediatric  Nurse within Eye Theatres, you’ll be providing the highest standards of care and making a difference to the lives of our patients  across Manchester and beyond.  You’ll provide outstanding clinical support and deliver direct care for our patients within  your role in MREH theatres.

We also provide cover in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Theatres for paediatric dental patients.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for you to develop and expand your knowledge and skills in the care of paediatric and adult patients .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.  This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’.  Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. 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.  If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!