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
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.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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 Perioperative Anaemia Service is seeking an experienced nurse, able to use critical thinking and expert decision making in order to identify, treat and optimise patients for surgery.
UHS offers fantastic training and development giving you the best possible opportunities to achieve the career you want. Development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. We can offer opportunities to develop within a supportive environment, and our staff survey results reflect our commitment to facilitate your career progression.
To work as an independent Practitioner under the supervision of the Senior Nurse Practitioner / Advanced Nurse Practitioner or Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP).
Undertaking competency-based patient assessment and examination in order to formulate a management plan for specific groups of patients admitted to UHS for diagnosis and / or treatment
Undertake all preparatory work prior to the patient undergoing treatment or diagnosis which may include consent, request of any further investigations and to highlight any potential complications to the Advanced Nurse Practitioner or relevant medical colleague.
Ability to travel. The service is based at Lymington New Forest Hospital but on occasions, the service might need to be run at Southampton General Hospital.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or working towards within relevant specialty or an equivalent level of experience
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- History taking clinical assessment course
- Mentorship qualification
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Experience across a range of surgical specialties
- Experience of preoperative patient pathways
Desirable criteria
- Experience of administering intravenous iron preparations
Aptitudes And Skills Required
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Able to manage own workload
- IT skills ( word processing, email, internet as a minimum)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to manage change
