Role 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary theatre team, rotating between Anaesthetics and the Post-Anaesthetic (Recovery) according to service and patient needs.
• Contribute to the delivery of a safe, effective and seamless service for patients throughout their theatre journey.
• Provide high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred care in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and agreed clinical competencies.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care, recognising and responding appropriately to any change or deterioration in a patient’s condition.
• Work with patients, anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team to support safe, efficient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure that relevant information is communicated promptly and appropriately.
• Act as a positive role model and support junior colleagues, newly appointed staff and students.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment, helping colleagues to develop their knowledge, confidence and clinical competence.