Job summary 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. Main duties of the job The service runs from Monday to Friday and on a 24/7 basis to provide emergency cover out of hours. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to practice in a complex and demanding speciality, offering unique experience of congenital heart conditions in both paediatric and adult congenital patients. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £22.50 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number M0042-25-0838 Job locations University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department. Participate as an integral member of the theatre Scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights and weekends. Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct. Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties & Responsibilities Provide skilled specialist assistance in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care throughout the Operating Department. Participate as an integral member of the theatre Scrub team, covering a full range of shifts, including earlies, lates, nights and weekends. Act as the patient advocate and maintain high standards of patient care, in line with NMC or HCPC code of conduct. Be involved in supporting and mentoring students and new staff as appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register Degree or equivalent experience Experience Essential 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register Degree or equivalent experience Experience Essential 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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited Address University Hospital Southampton Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)