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.
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.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You will be supporting the team to review and evolve clinical practices and pathways of care. We embrace innovative thinking here and are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals, who are also keen team players. The care group philosophy is one of delivering and being part of a proud and professional workforce, striving for excellence in our patients care, staff satisfaction and patient experience. The post holder will have a pivotal role within the Anaesthetic service, working collaboratively with their team leaders, their band 6 colleagues, Matron and Anaesthetist Clinical Leads.
We are looking for applicants with experience of caring for patients throughout their operative journey, as well as experience of managing staff, budget management experience and involvement with change projects. You should be energetic, forward thinking and demonstrate sound innovative styles & skills in an evolving environment. Excellent communication, decision making, and motivation skills are key qualities to possess. You will need to demonstrate CPD & a strong commitment to developing others whilst understanding how to improve and provide safe, quality patient care.
1. To act as patient advocate and to maintain high standards of patient care ensuring that patient objectives are achieved using a systematic approach to patient care.
2. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, providing support to other members
of the multidisciplinary team.
3. To liaise with all patients and their relatives and ensure that they are kept informed of treatment
and progress and to participate in the provision of advice and support.
4. To promote evidence-based practice and to take an active part in any relevant research/audits
being undertaken planning and initiating changes to enhance patient care.
5. To ensure compliance with Infection Control standards, in line with Trust policy.
6. To maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and care, teaching and monitoring others
as necessary
7. To provide clinical leadership to theatre teams
8. To participate in the induction/in-service training of staff who are in their supernumerary period.
9. To train and supervise junior staff in collaboration with the Education and Training Team
10. To participate in the Continuous Assessment of Practice for pre/post registration course members and the assessment of competencies.
11. To act as facilitator for trained members of staff undertaking professional development programmes as necessary.
12. To participate in the ordering, checking and administration of prescribed drugs and other
substances in accordance with Trust and local Policies.
13. To assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient during the perioperative care within or external
to the department, giving concise accurate handover.
14. To adhere to the NMC/ HCPC Code of Conduct and Trust policies and procedures
15. To act as a positive role model, demonstrating sound clinical judgement whilst giving advice to
other professionals within their own scope of practice.
16. Ensure all medical equipment is functional, reporting any faults or potential hazards to senior staff and arranging for replacements as necessary.
17. To monitor the provision of resources and equipment and ensure that discrepancies are rectified, with due regard to cost effectiveness and efficiency of the service
18. To arrange the care of patient's property, with their permission, in accordance with policies and within the limitations of hospital responsibilities
19. Be familiar with and lead the action plan in the event of a major incident alert or exercise.
20. Appropriately responds to emergencies or untoward situations in the workplace. Actively debriefing teams following situations and advise further counselling if necessary.
21. With appropriate experience and training, work flexibly across specialities.
22. To inform the person in charge of any untoward incidents, complaints or problems affecting staff/ patients/ relatives and visitors.
23. To act up in the absence of an appropriate manager.
24. To act as pastoral team lead completing annual appraisal and giving support on a daily basis
Additional Information
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioner. You will be responsible for assisting the Lead Practitioners in the management of the 24hour service over, ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained, acting as a credible role model and patients advocate at all times using the NMC / HCPC Professional Code of Conduct as the framework for your professional practice.
The Theatre Complex is made up of 39 Operating Theatres with multiple specialities including General, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, ENT / Max Fax, Cardiac and Neuro. The Anaesthetic Team also cover services external to the Theatre Department including Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI and A&E Trauma response. Our theatres continually demonstrate ongoing excellence of patient care and are fundamentally about helping people to get well. We are the regional trauma centre, and support 24hour emergency patient pathways.
This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Jun 2024