Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres & Anaesthetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-NM021224
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/01/2025
Employer heading
Theatre Practitioner
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of a full time scrub Theatre Practitioner ( Band 5) to join our CEPOD team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and dynamic individual with excellent scrub skill in general surgery theatres along with good communication skills to support the team in achieving high standards of patient care within the CEPOD theatres.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for qualified Theatre Practitioners who have got general surgery / CEPOD theatre experience.
If you possess good communication skills, are patient focused, friendly and a team player we want to hear from you. In order to assist you to develop your career, you will be mentored and supported during your employment. You will rotate through the surgical specialties to gain a wide practical and theoretical knowledge base.
We are also offering opportunities for clinical and leadership development, through developing a career development pathway exploring opportunities for specific clinical development in conjunction with access to leadership pathways. We are keen to offer a range of opportunities, to include dual skill development. We would be open to discuss career pathways tailored to your individual career focus.
University hospital Southampton NHS foundation Trust is one of the leading major trauma centres in the country. CEPOD team manages Two CEPOD theatres , Acute surgery and Plastic surgery Lists. Our main CEPOD theatre is very fast paced service which runs 24/7 and covers a wide range of general surgery specialties such as Vascular, Thoracic, HPB, Upper GI, Colorectal, Paediatric, Urology, ENT, MaxFax. We are very dedicated team working in close relationship with the multidisciplinary team and are very proud of the care provided for our patient. Last year we were proud to receive the UHS championship award for the service improvement, acknowledging the advancements made within our service
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
- Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
- Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
- Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
- Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
- Experience of working within relevant care setting
- Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
- Interest in research to promote good practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dinnish Mani
- Job title
- CEPOD Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202659
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