University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner

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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

We are looking to recruit a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) for our Cardiovascular and Thoracic service. You will need to have a high level of experience in acute clinical practice at band 5 Level/equivalent and have sound clinical knowledge whilst also demonstrating managerial and leadership abilities. Trainee practitioners will be expected to complete a MSc in Surgical Care Practitioners under the support and guidance of our medical colleagues. 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. 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. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

188-SNM050225

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Weve 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.

The Trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium for this role, totalling £5,000. This includes a £208 (pro rata) monthly payment and a £2,500 (pro rata) retention payment, which will be paid after one year of service. We are also pleased to offer support with relocation. Payment is subject to the agreement of the terms and conditions and can be discussed during the interview.

What youll do Within the scope of the role, the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) will be trained to 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 for To 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

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. Weve 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.

The Trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium for this role, totalling £5,000. This includes a £208 (pro rata) monthly payment and a £2,500 (pro rata) retention payment, which will be paid after one year of service. We are also pleased to offer support with relocation. Payment is subject to the agreement of the terms and conditions and can be discussed during the interview.

What youll do Within the scope of the role, the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) will be trained to 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 for To 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

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients first
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Registered with NMC or HCPC
  • Degree within relevant speciality
  • Working towards or commitment to work towards Masters-level modules in relevant subject (SCP MSc)
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of ; oSupporting a range of learners in practice oSupporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
  • Significant clinical experience within area of speciality
  • Change Management, leadership, innovation
  • Evidenced based care philosophy
  • Synthesise information quickly and able to communicate

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Leadership training
  • IT training
  • Evidence of CPD to M-level or equivalence
  • Development /use of integrated patient care pathways
  • Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
  • Development /use of integrated patient care pathways

Skills and competencies

Essential

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • General IT skills
  • Microsoft Office skills
Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

  • Patients first
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Registered with NMC or HCPC
  • Degree within relevant speciality
  • Working towards or commitment to work towards Masters-level modules in relevant subject (SCP MSc)
  • Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of ; oSupporting a range of learners in practice oSupporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
  • Significant clinical experience within area of speciality
  • Change Management, leadership, innovation
  • Evidenced based care philosophy
  • Synthesise information quickly and able to communicate

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Leadership training
  • IT training
  • Evidence of CPD to M-level or equivalence
  • Development /use of integrated patient care pathways
  • Experience as an NMC sign off mentor or clinical practice assessor.
  • Development /use of integrated patient care pathways

Skills and competencies

Essential

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • General IT skills
  • Microsoft Office 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Surgical Care Practitioner

Maria Todeschini

Maria.Todeschini@uhs.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

05 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

188-SNM050225

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Southampton

SO16 6YD


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