Job summary
Our Neurosurgery Theatres and Angiography Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Neuro Angiography Theatre Practitioner. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and dynamic individual with or without scrub experience in Neuro Angiography. The successful candidate is expected to have good communication skills to support the team in achieving high standards of patient care within theatres.
We currently run two Neuro Angiography suites for Neuro interventional radiology. Our Acute Stroke service (Mechanical Thrombectomy) covers the whole Southeast of England. In the following months, our stroke services will be expanded to include a 24-hour service. In addition, we also run four Operating Theatres Monday to Friday and support 24-hour Neuro Emergency patient pathways. We cover both adult and paediatric neurosurgery.
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
The successful post holder will:
- Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department.
- Participate as an integral member of the Neuro Angiography scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights, weekends and ad hoc on calls (if necessary).
- Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct.
- Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate.
What were looking for We are looking for qualified theatre practitioners (RN/RODP) with or without theatre experience. The successful candidate will be trained for Neuro Interventional Radiology cases with the opportunity to learn and scrub for neurosurgical cases (if interested).
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.
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.Your home base skill could be added to through a secondment into another theatre discipline. We would be opened to discuss career pathways tailored to your individual career focus.
The Neurosurgery and Angiography theatre team is dynamic and consist of a very diverse high performing group of individuals who take pride in their work and maintains a high standard of care for patients. Teamwork is at the core of our team values and efficacy is what we always aim for.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 7th June 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Responsibilities What youll do
The successful post holder will:
- Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department.
- Participate as an integral member of the Neuro Angiography scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights, weekends and ad hoc on calls (if necessary).
- Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct.
- Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate.
What were looking for We are looking for qualified theatre practitioners (RN/RODP) with or without theatre experience. The successful candidate will be trained for Neuro Interventional Radiology cases with the opportunity to learn and scrub for neurosurgical cases (if interested).
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.
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.Your home base skill could be added to through a secondment into another theatre discipline. We would be opened to discuss career pathways tailored to your individual career focus.
The Neurosurgery and Angiography theatre team is dynamic and consist of a very diverse high performing group of individuals who take pride in their work and maintains a high standard of care for patients. Teamwork is at the core of our team values and efficacy is what we always aim for.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 7th June 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- RGN or RODP with current registration NMC/HCPC
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to role
- Fully compliant with Statutory and Mandatory training
Desirable
- SLIPS, mentorship training or equivalent experience of supporting learners in practice
- Foundation management course or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Continuing Professional Development
- Working with learners
Desirable
- Experience as Neuro Angiography Scrub or Interventional Radiology cases
- Recent experience working in an acute theatre unit
- Experience in more than one area /speciality in addition to the essentials
- Relevant adult and paediatric neurosurgery scrub experience (elective and emergency)
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Able to take initiative
- Effective communicator, face-to-face, written, electronic and telephone
- If English is not first language IELTS of 7 or above or equivalent OET
- Basic computer skills including data analysis
- Ability to interact with all disciplines of people
- Adaptable and flexible in approach
- Resilient
- Able to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Assertiveness
- Reliable, pleasant and dependable
- Has influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Clinical Scrub skills - generic & specialty specific
- Undertaken any other department link/teaching role. E.g., health and safety, infection prevention
- Competent with computer systems
- Experience in using hospital system such as e-Camis, HICCS/HESSDA, CHARTS etc
- Experience in undertaking audits
- Undertaken any other department link. E.g., Health & Safety, infection prevention, Fire etc
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Flexibility within work patterns (able to do shift patterns early, late and night shifts), weekend work and ad hoc on-call cover for service needs
- Enthusiasm
- Clear rational for post application
Desirable
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Home life / work balance
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- RGN or RODP with current registration NMC/HCPC
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to role
- Fully compliant with Statutory and Mandatory training
Desirable
- SLIPS, mentorship training or equivalent experience of supporting learners in practice
- Foundation management course or equivalent
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Continuing Professional Development
- Working with learners
Desirable
- Experience as Neuro Angiography Scrub or Interventional Radiology cases
- Recent experience working in an acute theatre unit
- Experience in more than one area /speciality in addition to the essentials
- Relevant adult and paediatric neurosurgery scrub experience (elective and emergency)
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Able to take initiative
- Effective communicator, face-to-face, written, electronic and telephone
- If English is not first language IELTS of 7 or above or equivalent OET
- Basic computer skills including data analysis
- Ability to interact with all disciplines of people
- Adaptable and flexible in approach
- Resilient
- Able to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Assertiveness
- Reliable, pleasant and dependable
- Has influencing and negotiating skills
Desirable
- Clinical Scrub skills - generic & specialty specific
- Undertaken any other department link/teaching role. E.g., health and safety, infection prevention
- Competent with computer systems
- Experience in using hospital system such as e-Camis, HICCS/HESSDA, CHARTS etc
- Experience in undertaking audits
- Undertaken any other department link. E.g., Health & Safety, infection prevention, Fire etc
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Flexibility within work patterns (able to do shift patterns early, late and night shifts), weekend work and ad hoc on-call cover for service needs
- Enthusiasm
- Clear rational for post application
Desirable
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Home life / work balance
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).
