Anaesthetic and Recoevery Theatre Practitioner

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, forward thinking, ODP/ Registered Nurse to work in our Surgical Theatres, Proton and Brachytherapy department. Our oncology theatre suite specialises in colorectal, plastic, urology and gynaecology, brachytherapy surgery, Robotic and a separate Proton treatment unit, which specialises in Paediatric anaesthesia.

At The Christie Theatres we see staff health and wellbeing and career development as our underpinning drive in delivering excellent patient care. We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, with opportunities to undertake further courses in support of your ongoing professional development and career progression. In addition, we have an in-house Practice Based Educator to support your learning and training needs.

In return, we are seeking professional, flexible, motivated and committed team members, capable of delivering high quality, patient focused care.

The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. You will be committed to delivering high quality care with a desire to further develop your career within this rewarding specialty. You will need to have very good communication skills, be highly motivated, organised and be able to work using your own initiative. Minimum 2 years Adult Anaesthetic and Recovery experience with Paediatric anaesthetic experience also desirable. Teaching and assessing skills are desirable. Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.

You will be required to work 37.5 hours, 4 or 5 days flexibly over 6 days (Monday to Saturday) with a commitment to out of hours on call.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

The Christie offers a wide range of complex procedures, requiring advanced skills from our Multi-Disciplinary Team. We offer robust trust induction and training packages, with many development opportunities for all current staff and new starters; both newly qualified and experienced, ensuring high standards and skills are maintained throughout your time in The Christie. We offer a range of speciality roles within the department and in the organisation which supports progression and development of staff.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Maree Rowen
Job title: Anaesthetic/Recovery Line Manager
Email address: Maree.rowen@nhs.net
Telephone number: 0782 408 4324
0161 446 3877