Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled practitioner to join the Critical Care Technologist (CCT) team providing specialist technical / clinical support to the expanding Critical Care service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust. The Critical Care department consists of a 25 bed General ICU, 14 bed Paediatric ICU, and a 14 bed Cardiac ICU. This post is open to applications from those holding qualifications in Critical Care Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Critical Care Scientists or clinical Critical Care background with relevant post graduation experience.
You will be joining an established and diverse team, in a forward thinking, proactive and developing service within the regional major trauma centre. There are excellent opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Previous experience in Theatre, Critical Care, or Emergency Department environment is essential. The team are 2 time winners of the team of the month award and also team of the year.
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.
About us
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. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of Technical / Clinical activities including: Haemofiltration, Plasmapheresis, Ventilation, Oscillation, Nitric delivery and Bronchoscopy.
The team are an integral part of the Paediatric, General and cardiac intensive care units and are specialist in transferring critically ill patients who require inter / intra hospital transport.
The Technologists are part of the multidisciplinary Trauma team who are ready to deliver lifesaving care to any patient requiring the services of the regions major trauma unit. We are also a member of the hospitals Paediatric cardiac arrest team.
Southamptons PICU is linked to the Southampton Oxford Retrieval Service (SORT) who retrieves critically ill children from 27 District General Hospitals in the South of England. The Technologist team are an integral part of SORT and our duties include: blue light ambulance driving and helicopter and fixed wing flight retrievals to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Wight.
What were looking for
An enthusiastic and forward thinking individual eager to develop their skill set.
The service we provide is 24 hours a day 7 days a week and the applicant must be prepared to work 12.5 hour shifts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of Technical / Clinical activities including: Haemofiltration, Plasmapheresis, Ventilation, Oscillation, Nitric delivery and Bronchoscopy.
The team are an integral part of the Paediatric, General and cardiac intensive care units and are specialist in transferring critically ill patients who require inter / intra hospital transport.
The Technologists are part of the multidisciplinary Trauma team who are ready to deliver lifesaving care to any patient requiring the services of the regions major trauma unit. We are also a member of the hospitals Paediatric cardiac arrest team.
Southamptons PICU is linked to the Southampton Oxford Retrieval Service (SORT) who retrieves critically ill children from 27 District General Hospitals in the South of England. The Technologist team are an integral part of SORT and our duties include: blue light ambulance driving and helicopter and fixed wing flight retrievals to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Wight.
What were looking for
An enthusiastic and forward thinking individual eager to develop their skill set.
The service we provide is 24 hours a day 7 days a week and the applicant must be prepared to work 12.5 hour shifts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits"
Desirable
- Masters degree Critical Care Science
- CGLI 752 or NVQ level 3 DipHe Operating Department Practice
- BSc Clinical Physiology (speciality Critical Care)
- NMC Qualification
- Professional or voluntary registration
- Diploma or higher level in related critical care/operating department practice appropriate scientific field of study
- Critical Care Course
- ALS / APLS / EPLS or ILS certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Critical Care environment
- Continuous professional developmen
- Experience of teaching and developing staff
- Understanding of responsibility for professional accountability
Desirable
- Broad range of post qualification experience
- Expanded role skills to include cannulation and venesection
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to work independently using own initiative
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of word, excel and access
- Communicates effectively in both spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise
- Able to work in a changing environment actively and promote planned change
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Flexibility to accommodate 24 hour cover of the Critical Care environment
- Prepared to work weekend, night, and bank holiday shifts as required
- Able to contribute to the educational requirements of the department
- Willingness to participate in clinical research relevant to the Critical Care environment
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Car driver, with full driving licence, or ability to travel between hospital sites or for necessary patient visits"
Desirable
- Masters degree Critical Care Science
- CGLI 752 or NVQ level 3 DipHe Operating Department Practice
- BSc Clinical Physiology (speciality Critical Care)
- NMC Qualification
- Professional or voluntary registration
- Diploma or higher level in related critical care/operating department practice appropriate scientific field of study
- Critical Care Course
- ALS / APLS / EPLS or ILS certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Critical Care environment
- Continuous professional developmen
- Experience of teaching and developing staff
- Understanding of responsibility for professional accountability
Desirable
- Broad range of post qualification experience
- Expanded role skills to include cannulation and venesection
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to work independently using own initiative
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of word, excel and access
- Communicates effectively in both spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise
- Able to work in a changing environment actively and promote planned change
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Flexibility to accommodate 24 hour cover of the Critical Care environment
- Prepared to work weekend, night, and bank holiday shifts as required
- Able to contribute to the educational requirements of the department
- Willingness to participate in clinical research relevant to the Critical Care environment
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
