B6 Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner

Support patients prior to and during surgery, utilising specialist medication, equipment and devices, working alongside the anaesthetist to ensure patient safety is maintained throughout their perioperative journey.
Recovery
Support and monitor patients on arrival to the recovery area and provide appropriate care until they have recovered from the effects of their anaesthesia and surgery; assessing and treating the patient until they are discharged from the Unit., As a B6 Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner you would:
Act as the Team Leader and take direct responsibility for the day to day management of a clinical area.
Manage your team inline with achieving KPI's, HR issues and supporting their progression.
Act as a deputy to the Clinical Coordinator to facilitate the delivery of effective clinical practice, ensuring that all patients receive the highest possible standard of care.
Provide expert, patient focused care in the perioperative setting in accordance with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
Organise and prioritise care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, delivering a high level of care in all areas of the perioperative setting.
Facilitate effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team and associate departments; possess excellent skills in providing the often sensitive and highly emotive information given to patients and relatives.
Demonstrate leadership and act as a professional role model ensuring that a professional approach is maintained by all team members at all times. Address members of staff behaving inappropriately and manage any conflict arising in the absence of the Clinical Coordinator
Support and educate colleagues including student nurses and Operating Department Practitioners, medical students and junior medical colleagues. Facilitate the Annual Development and Review process for an identified group of colleagues.

As part of the perioperative team you will assist in the safe, smooth and efficient running of the perioperative environment, utilising skills including:
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work in a highly technical area
Problem solving and organisational skills
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Thorough and conscientious approach to working

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're 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'll 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'll 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's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.