We are seeking Registered Nurses and/or Operating Department Practitioners to join our Cardiac Paediatric and Adult Congenital Theatre team. Prior cardiac paediatric and adult congenital scrub experience is essential.
Our elective program runs from Monday to Friday and we work shifts on a 24/7 basis to provide emergency cover out of hours. We have one congenital adult and paediatric theatre running five days/week and a second congenital theatre running one day per week. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to practice in a complex and demanding specialty, offering unique experience of congenital heart conditions in both paediatric and adult congenital patients.
They will benefit from access to leading educational programs and opportunities for career advancement, including:
1. In-house theatre and anaesthetic courses
2. Leadership development courses
3. University post-qualifying modules
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will:
1. Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department.
2. Participate as an integral member of the theatre scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights and weekends.
3. Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct.
4. Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate.
What we're looking for:
Experienced cardiac paediatric and adult congenital scrub practitioners. An enthusiastic and focused individual to be a part of our multi-cultural and diverse cardiac theatre team committed to delivering compassionate and professional care to our patients. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hrs over four days per week with a commitment to night and weekend work.
Relocation allowance is available for this post. Please note that terms and conditions apply and can be discussed with the appointing manager at the interview stage.
- Recruitment payments are not applicable to individuals who are moving from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust or any NHS staff working within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. These Trusts include Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance NHS Trust.
- Staff who are already employed at UHS in any role are not eligible to claim relocation allowances.
To arrange an informal visit, please contact Senior Sister Alka Kubal (alka.kubal@uhs.nhs.uk) or Senior Sister Veronika Read (veronika.read@uhs.nhs.uk).
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
* Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
* Degree or equivalent experience
* Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
* Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
* Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
* Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
* Understanding of personal accountability.
* Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
Desirable
* Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
* Relevant resus qualification, i.e., Immediate Life Support
* Experience of working within relevant care setting
* Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
* Interest in research to promote good practice
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
THR Scrub Cardiac
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
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