Sister/ Senior ODP Anaesthetic/Recovery | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	02 October 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 November 2025
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Company:	The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	7523650/413-99281-CSSS-MS

Summary

Are you an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking ODP or Registered Nurse looking for your next challenge? We are offering a fantastic 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity to join our dynamic team within The Christie Theatres, taking on a leadership role in Anaesthetics and/or Recovery.

Our specialist oncology theatre suite provides a unique environment where you will be involved in a wide range of procedures, including Colorectal, Plastic, Urology, and Gynaecology surgery, as well as supporting our highly specialised Brachytherapy department. This is a chance to broaden your expertise while making a real impact on patient outcomes in one of Europe’s leading cancer centres.

At The Christie Theatres, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where staff health, wellbeing, and career development are central to everything we do. You will have access to:

A dedicated Practice-Based Educator to support your training and development needs.
Opportunities to undertake further education and specialist courses, supporting your professional growth and career progression.
A collaborative and supportive team culture that values innovation, compassion, and high-quality care.

In return, we are seeking individuals who are:

Professional, adaptable, and motivated.
Committed to delivering exceptional, patient-focused care.
Keen to develop their leadership skills while working within a progressive and specialist environment.



Thesuccessful candidatewill:
• Be a registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) with the appropriate qualifications and evidence ofongoing professional development.
• Have aminimum of two years’ experiencein Adult Anaesthetics and Recovery
• Demonstrateexcellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Behighly motivated, organised, and proactive, with the ability to work independently when required.
• Bring strongleadership skills, with teaching and assessing experience considered desirable.

You will be contracted to work37.5 hours per week, across 4 or 5 days, with flexibility required to cover the service overMonday to Saturday. The role also includes participation in theout-of-hours on-call rota.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in aspecialist, supportive, and rewarding theatre environment.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



To participate as a member of the Anaesthetic/Recovery Theatre team with extensive knowledge in the care of the peri-operative patient.
To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence based practice.
To competently care for the peri-operative patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
Liase and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
Liase with the peri-operative teams to initiate and participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice and surgical products in the interest of promoting quality care.
Work with senior colleagues to formulate practice development strategies based on audit findings.
Encourage and participate in initiatives to enhance quality care.
The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
To promote and maintain an environment conducive to professional development.
Take responsibility for your own professional development.
Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners, trained and untrained, including medical students and other allied medical professions.
To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
Demonstrate professional accountability.
Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
Offer help and advice to the patient’s relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
Assist in the maintenance of good order and cleanliness of the clinical area, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Have access to and maintain computerised patient records in accordance with Trust policy.
Use of the scan track system and track/trace all medical devices used in theatre.
Demonstrate the mandatory competencies of the Trust, attending all mandatory updates.
Under direction of a senior colleague work in role of Theatre co-ordinator.







CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, AUDIT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT



Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
Utilise incident reporting system and participate in investigation of incidents.
Assist as required in departmental audit
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others participate in the development of the same
Continually monitor standards of care and participate in leading the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research
Support patient and public involvement activities in the theatre area as appropriate, leading to service improvement
Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses
Promote people’s equality, diversity and rights Assist the Senior Theatre Sister and manager in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment



FINANCE / PHYSICAL RESOURCES



Comply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff.

Assist the theatre manager to maintain theatre budgets and assist in cost saving projects.







Registered Nurses /Practitioners in Theatres at The Christie have a responsibility to:



¨ Maintain Active Status on the MNC / HCPC Register

¨ Act always in accordance with NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.

¨ Maintain a professional portfolio



This job description is an outline of the role and function. It is not intended to describe all specific tasks


This advert closes on Thursday 16 Oct 2025

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