Critical Care Technologist

Job Overview

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

This opportunity is aimed towards individuals who have recently completed the STP in Critical Care Science.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This particular post is currently aimed at the Neurosciences area of Critical Care. This will include supporting the insertion of multimodal ICP monitoring, TransCranial Doppler, Intrahospital transfer of the Critically Ill; and day to day medical device maintenance/troubleshooting/support.

The post holder will also work as part of a larger team to provide support to the whole of critical care.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• BSc Clinical Physiology (speciality Critical Care) or other relevant Healthcare Science/Physiological Measurement at BSc level or equivalent
• Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
• Professional or voluntary registration with HCPC, SCCT or NMC.
• Experience in Critical Care environment
• Continuous professional development
• Experience of teaching and developing staff
• Understanding of responsibility for professional accountability
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MSc Critical Care Science.
• CGLI 752 or NVQ level 3 DipHe Operating Department Practice.
• Diploma or higher level in related critical care/operating department practice appropriate scientific field of study related to professional background.
• Critical Care Course if applying from a Nursing background.
• ALS / APLS / EPLS or ILS certificate
• Broad range of post qualification experience
• Expanded role skills to include cannulation and venesection