Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
UHS is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and surgical excellence. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a difference in the lives of patients.
You need to have a commitment to developing your clinical role and support the theatre department's management structure. This post will enable the successful applicants the opportunity to further develop their clinical expertise and role in Women and Newborn. As the service develops further, an early adopter of change for innovative working will be required
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 1st / 2nd Level NMC/HPC-registered Theatre Practitioner.
- Qualified surgical first assistant (Part 1/Part 2)
- Logical and consistent work pattern with evidence of continuing personal development.
- Successful completion of supervised practise programme
- Evidence of working in a team
- Clinical knowledge and experience essential
Desirable
- Special theatre qualifications
- Recognised teaching/-mentoring qualification
- Supervised practice programme undertaken in an acute hospital
- Experience in another speciality
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Manual dexterity
- Motivational
- Multitasking
- Prioritisation
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Time management
- Working under pressure
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
- Experience as a Theatre Practitioner in an acute theatre unit
- Awareness of professional regulations in the NHS
- Leadership Experience
- Clinical scrub skills - generic and speciality-specific
- Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Good communication skills with ability to provide complex information in intense setting
- Foundation Management Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership training / qualification
- Clinical management experience
- Experience in implementing change
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Organisational skills
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking
- Incident resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- General IT skills
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 1st / 2nd Level NMC/HPC-registered Theatre Practitioner.
- Qualified surgical first assistant (Part 1/Part 2)
- Logical and consistent work pattern with evidence of continuing personal development.
- Successful completion of supervised practise programme
- Evidence of working in a team
- Clinical knowledge and experience essential
Desirable
- Special theatre qualifications
- Recognised teaching/-mentoring qualification
- Supervised practice programme undertaken in an acute hospital
- Experience in another speciality
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Manual dexterity
- Motivational
- Multitasking
- Prioritisation
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Time management
- Working under pressure
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
- Experience as a Theatre Practitioner in an acute theatre unit
- Awareness of professional regulations in the NHS
- Leadership Experience
- Clinical scrub skills - generic and speciality-specific
- Provide evidence of supporting / managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Good communication skills with ability to provide complex information in intense setting
- Foundation Management Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership training / qualification
- Clinical management experience
- Experience in implementing change
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Organisational skills
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking
- Incident resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- General IT skills
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).
