Job summary
We are looking to recruit an established band 7 Surgical Care Practitioner at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) for our Cardiovascular and Thoracic service.
Over the past several years, our team of committed and dynamic practitioners have developed the role of Surgical Care Practitioner from being just a job title to a well-defined, structured and respected career pathway. We have challenged the boundaries of the conventional nursing role while ensuring all innovations are introduced safely and effectively. We've become expert practitioners within the field of cardiac surgery and we act as advisors for all members of the multidisciplinary team, offering support to both theatre nurses and junior doctors.
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
Within the scope of the role, the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) will deliver highly specialised intra-operative care to patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery. The SCP will communicate effectively with the patient and all members of the multidisciplinary team in the theatre environment.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORTo be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate the ability to autonomously manage acutely ill patients in diverse clinical environments. Diplomacy, excellent communication skills and a critical care qualification are essential to this role.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to influence and develop the service further and provide structured career development supported by an experienced senior team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO
Within the scope of the role, the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) will deliver highly specialised intra-operative care to patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery. The SCP will communicate effectively with the patient and all members of the multidisciplinary team in the theatre environment.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORTo be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate the ability to autonomously manage acutely ill patients in diverse clinical environments. Diplomacy, excellent communication skills and a critical care qualification are essential to this role.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to influence and develop the service further and provide structured career development supported by an experienced senior team.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- PG Dip/MSc Surgical care practitioner and Completion of RCS Exam within specialist field
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
- Evidence of completion of all SCP competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within chosen speciality
- Experience of working within a MDT
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clear about professional accountability re. Autonomous practice
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership training
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
- MSc Surgical care practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Team leadership experience
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- PG Dip/MSc Surgical care practitioner and Completion of RCS Exam within specialist field
- Registered with NMC or HCPC
- Evidence of completion of all SCP competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within chosen speciality
- Experience of working within a MDT
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clear about professional accountability re. Autonomous practice
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Leadership training
- Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
- MSc Surgical care practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Team leadership experience
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
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
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).
