Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Senior Theatre Practitioner, Thoracic Theatres, Band 6, Substantive.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Theatre Practitioner with excellent leadership skills to join the Thoracic Theatre Team at the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust as a Senior Theatre Practitioner.
The Thoracic Theatres at UHS operate up to nine all-day lists from Monday to Saturday. We have performed well over 1,000 surgeries in 2023 alone. The service includes Open Thoracotomies, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgeries (VATS), complex airway procedures including laser and hybrid procedures, and Robot-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) using 2 robot systems (Da Vinci & CMR Surgical). We also provide services for rib fixations and chest wall reconstruction.
We are inviting highly motivated, dynamic, and skilled individuals with Thoracic Scrub experience and excellent leadership skills to apply and join our team. Our service can offer a wide range of educational opportunities, including regular education mornings, management courses and the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
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 YOU'LL DO:
As a successful applicant, you will be required to:
1. Work flexibly between two theatres as well as cover emergency and out of hours (nights, weekends, and late shifts) services as a part of the general surgery team2. Perform coordinating roles for the entire theatre department3. Run theatre lists not only for Thoracic but also for other general theatres on occasion4. Conduct regular appraisals and audits as part of your managerial role5. Support and manage a range of learners in practice6. Provide clinical expertise to other departments and/or hospitals where and as needed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for applicants who have:Demonstrable leadership qualitiesCurrent and relevant scrub experience, as well as comprehensive Thoracic Surgery experience including knowledge with the Intuitive and Versius Robotic PlatformsFoundation Management Course or equivalentFlexibility with working patternsExperiences in clinical management & change managementGood communication skills with ability to provide complex information in intense settingsBackground in coaching and supporting team developmentGood organisational skills including Thoracic-specific teaching sessions and conferences
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
As a successful applicant, you will be required to:
1. Work flexibly between two theatres as well as cover emergency and out of hours (nights, weekends, and late shifts) services as a part of the general surgery team2. Perform coordinating roles for the entire theatre department3. Run theatre lists not only for Thoracic but also for other general theatres on occasion4. Conduct regular appraisals and audits as part of your managerial role5. Support and manage a range of learners in practice6. Provide clinical expertise to other departments and/or hospitals where and as needed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for applicants who have:Demonstrable leadership qualitiesCurrent and relevant scrub experience, as well as comprehensive Thoracic Surgery experience including knowledge with the Intuitive and Versius Robotic PlatformsFoundation Management Course or equivalentFlexibility with working patternsExperiences in clinical management & change managementGood communication skills with ability to provide complex information in intense settingsBackground in coaching and supporting team developmentGood organisational skills including Thoracic-specific teaching sessions and conferences
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
- 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).
