Job summary
An exciting opportunity has a risen to lead the delivery of the Perioperative Care Service at University Hospital Southampton including perioperative medicine and pre-assessment at both Southampton and Lymington sites.Perioperative care in Southampton has an international reputation for implementing and transformation of services such as CPET, prehabilitation, pre-assessment, shared decision making clinics, surgery school and anaemia management with the aim of improving the outcome for patients having surgery.The successful candidate will lead a large multidisciplinary team including Dietitians, Physiologists, Nursing, Administrative and other professionals alongside a specialist Consultant team. Across perioperative care over 14,000 outpatient appointments and over 1,000 day case appointments are performed per year.You will be expected to provide clinical expertise for perioperative patients, supporting the various departments with complex escalation, leading MDT meetings and performing clinical decision making.As a service we are a rapidly expanding service working closely with research teams and the transformation departments to provide innovative new services and support to ensure patients receive high quality perioperative treatments.
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
You will oversee and provide clinical leadership for the day to day running of the Perioperative Medicine, CPET, Prehabilitation, Preoperative Anaemia Service and Preassesment.You will provide clinical expertise including virtual clinical assessment and screening of preoperative patients, regular prescribing (additional training can be provided if required) and support preassessment nurses with clinical decision making.You will work closely with the Lead Consultants to deliver on transformation projects including digital patient screening, digital patient education packages, and service expansion.You will be responsible for chairing MDT discussions for complex perioperative patients and supporting decision making and ensuring patients are appropriately managed.You will oversee and manage the collection of data within the department and run reports on multiple databases to evaluate services.
We are looking for an experienced registered health care professional with an in-depth knowledge of elective surgical pathways and a track record of transforming services and implementing change. Evidence of leadership ability and managing a team. You must be able to travel independently between sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will oversee and provide clinical leadership for the day to day running of the Perioperative Medicine, CPET, Prehabilitation, Preoperative Anaemia Service and Preassesment.You will provide clinical expertise including virtual clinical assessment and screening of preoperative patients, regular prescribing (additional training can be provided if required) and support preassessment nurses with clinical decision making.You will work closely with the Lead Consultants to deliver on transformation projects including digital patient screening, digital patient education packages, and service expansion.You will be responsible for chairing MDT discussions for complex perioperative patients and supporting decision making and ensuring patients are appropriately managed.You will oversee and manage the collection of data within the department and run reports on multiple databases to evaluate services.
We are looking for an experienced registered health care professional with an in-depth knowledge of elective surgical pathways and a track record of transforming services and implementing change. Evidence of leadership ability and managing a team. You must be able to travel independently between sites
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registration with NMC or HCPC
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Post graduate speciality specialist training.
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
Desirable
- Psychological Assessment course
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
- Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Experience of managing change or transformation
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Able to use initiative and give rationale for own decisions
- Ability to work autonomously undertaking expanded roles
- Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional registration with NMC or HCPC
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Post graduate speciality specialist training.
- Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
Desirable
- Psychological Assessment course
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
- Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
- Broad awareness of wider Trust initiatives / pressures
- Evidence of ability to change or initiate practice
- Experience of managing change or transformation
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Able to use initiative and give rationale for own decisions
- Ability to work autonomously undertaking expanded roles
- Able to prioritise and delegate appropriately
- Basic keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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).
