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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to join the Critical Care Technologist (CCT) team providing specialist technical and clinical support to the expanding Critical Care service at Universal Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

The Critical Care department consists of a 31 bed General ICU, 16 bed Paediatric ICU 16 bed Cardiac ICU and a 13 bed Neuro ICU. This post is open to applications from those holding qualifications in Critical Care Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Critical Care Scientist or clinical Critical Care background with relevant post-graduation experience.

You will be joining an established and diverse team, in a forward thinking, proactive and developing service within the regional major trauma centre. There are excellent opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Previous experience in Theatre, Critical Care or Emergency Department environment is essential.

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 airp

ort 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

The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of Technical / Clinical activities including: Haemofiltration, Ventilation, Oscillation, Nitric delivery and Bronchoscopy.

The team are an integral part of the Paediatric, General, Neuro and Cardiac intensive care units and are specialist in transferring critically ill patients who require inter / intra hospital transport.

The Technologists are part of the multidisciplinary Trauma team who are ready to deliver lifesaving care to any patient requiring the services of the region’s major trauma unit. We are also a member of the hospital’s Paediatric cardiac arrest team.

Southampton’s PICU is linked to the Southampton Oxford Retrieval Service (SORT) who retrieves critically ill children from 27 District General Hospitals in the South of England. The Technologist team are an integral part of SORT and our duties include blue light ambulance driving and helicopter or fixed wing flight retrievals to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Wight.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual eager to develop their skill set.

The service we provide is 24 hours a day 7 days a week and the applicant must be prepared to work 12.5 hour shifts.

The successful applicant must have a full (manual) UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points.

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

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
• Experience of teaching and developing staff
  
  

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
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together