Job summary
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for you to join our team us as a Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioner. You will be responsible for assisting the Lead Practitioners in the management of the 24hour service over, ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained acting as a credible role model and patients advocate at all times using the NMC / HCPC Professional Code of Conduct as the framework for your professional practice.
The Theatre Complex is made up of 39 Operating Theatres with multiple specialities including General, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, ENT / Max Fax, Cardiac and Neuro. The Anaesthetic Team also cover services external to the Theatre Department including Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI and A&E Trauma response. Our theatres continually demonstrate ongoing excellence of patient care and are fundamentally about helping people to get well. We are the regional trauma centre, and support 24hour emergency patient pathways.
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
What we can offer you
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
Your Responsibilities What youll do
You will be supporting the team to review and evolve clinical practices and pathways of care. We embrace innovative thinking here and are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals, who are also keen team players. The care group philosophy is one of delivering and being part of a proud and professional workforce, striving for excellence in our patients care, staff satisfaction and patient experience. The post holder will have a pivotal role within the Anaesthetic service, working collaboratively with their team leaders, their band 6 colleagues, Matron and Anaesthetist Clinical Lead.
What were looking for We are looking for applicants with experience of caring for patients throughout their operative journey, as well as experience of managing staff, budget management experience and involvement with change projects.
You should be energetic, forward thinking and demonstrate sound innovative styles & skills in an evolving environment. Excellent communication, decision making, and motivation skills are key qualities to possess. You will need to demonstrate CPD & a strong commitment to developing others whilst understanding how to improve and provide safe, quality patient care.
Additional information Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
You will be supporting the team to review and evolve clinical practices and pathways of care. We embrace innovative thinking here and are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals, who are also keen team players. The care group philosophy is one of delivering and being part of a proud and professional workforce, striving for excellence in our patients care, staff satisfaction and patient experience. The post holder will have a pivotal role within the Anaesthetic service, working collaboratively with their team leaders, their band 6 colleagues, Matron and Anaesthetist Clinical Lead.
What were looking for We are looking for applicants with experience of caring for patients throughout their operative journey, as well as experience of managing staff, budget management experience and involvement with change projects.
You should be energetic, forward thinking and demonstrate sound innovative styles & skills in an evolving environment. Excellent communication, decision making, and motivation skills are key qualities to possess. You will need to demonstrate CPD & a strong commitment to developing others whilst understanding how to improve and provide safe, quality patient care.
Additional information Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- RGN or RODP
- Relevant anaesthetic experience
Desirable
- Mentorship award or equivalent
- Foundation Management Course or equivalent
- Leadership training / qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Awareness of professional regulations in the NHS
- Theatre teaching experience
- Recent experience working in an acute theatre unit
- Working with learners
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Leadership Experience
Desirable
- Clinical management experience
- Experience in implementing change
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Clinical scrub skills - generic and speciality-specific
- Recognises and manages stress in self/others
- Insight into demands of the role
- Approachable and supportive attitude
- Leadership skills
- Able to organise self and others
- Motivational skills
- Able to clearly demonstrate decision making skills
- Able to take initiative
- Competent with computer systems
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- To have attended an informal visit
- Flexibility within work patterns
- Clear rationale for application to post
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- RGN or RODP
- Relevant anaesthetic experience
Desirable
- Mentorship award or equivalent
- Foundation Management Course or equivalent
- Leadership training / qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Awareness of professional regulations in the NHS
- Theatre teaching experience
- Recent experience working in an acute theatre unit
- Working with learners
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Leadership Experience
Desirable
- Clinical management experience
- Experience in implementing change
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Clinical scrub skills - generic and speciality-specific
- Recognises and manages stress in self/others
- Insight into demands of the role
- Approachable and supportive attitude
- Leadership skills
- Able to organise self and others
- Motivational skills
- Able to clearly demonstrate decision making skills
- Able to take initiative
- Competent with computer systems
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- To have attended an informal visit
- Flexibility within work patterns
- Clear rationale for application to post
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
