Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Scrub Practitioner to join our CEPOD team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). 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.
UHS is one of the leading major trauma centres in the country. CEPOD team manages two CEPOD theatres and acute surgery unit list. 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 patients.
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 theatre Scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights and weekends.
- 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 who 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. 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 CEPOD 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
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
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 theatre Scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights and weekends.
- 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 who 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. 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 CEPOD 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
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
- Attained or working towards completion of Degree
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Good computer skills
Desirable
- Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
- Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient
Desirable
- Experience of working within relevant care setting
- Teaching Qualification or evidence of informal/formal teaching
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to use initiative
- Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Able to question practice appropriately
- Practices and promotes the use of evidence based practice
- Supervisory Skills
- Commitment to professional development
- Ability to work well within a team
- Motivated and commitment to career development
- Reliable and honest
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Professionalism
Desirable
- Interest in research to promote good practice
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to initiate self-learning and development
- Flexibility with working pattern
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
- Attained or working towards completion of Degree
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Good computer skills
Desirable
- Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
- Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient
Desirable
- Experience of working within relevant care setting
- Teaching Qualification or evidence of informal/formal teaching
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Able to use initiative
- Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Able to question practice appropriately
- Practices and promotes the use of evidence based practice
- Supervisory Skills
- Commitment to professional development
- Ability to work well within a team
- Motivated and commitment to career development
- Reliable and honest
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Professionalism
Desirable
- Interest in research to promote good practice
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to initiate self-learning and development
- Flexibility with working pattern
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).
