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
The Princess Anne Hospital-Theatres are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Practitioner to lead our team of theatre Practitioners and Healthcare Support Workers to continuously deliver a world class, high standard of care to our patients. We would require the successful candidate to have the relevant clinical expertise and experience and be able to manage the required administrative and managerial responsibilities.
This post will offer a fantastic development and leadership opportunities, for senior staff to explore their full leadership potential and work with a very strong and reliable theatre team. We are committed to provide the successful applicant with the development support that this post may require.
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
We are looking for a compassionate and caring individual who has a strong background and experience in Theatres and is highly organised with good communication skills, passionate about patient care and safety, can excel and inspire the team to work together and deliver the highest standard of care that we can provide.
The successful candidate will be given appropriate leadership and developmental opportunities to lead the service to achieve excellence in the delivery of care.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered ODP / nurse
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Experience at band 6 level
- Provide evidence of Leading learning in practice
- Provide evidence of Support colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
- Provide evidence of Supporting /managing and supervision a range of learnings in practice
- Aware of current NHS and professional issues
- Ability to network and build relationships within and across professions
- Experience of developing nursing and allied health profession / perioperative practice
- Appropriate Specialist qualification
- Evidence of Formal Management Training
Desirable criteria
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Commenced MSc Academic Pathway
- Multi skilled in more than one area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound leadership and effective role modelling capabilities
