Job summary
- Main area
- Critical Care
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL171124
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 28/11/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/12/2024
Employer heading
Critical Care Technologist
Band 6
Job overview
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to join the Critical Care Technologist (CCT) team providing specialist technical and clinical support to the expanding Critical Care service at Universal Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. The Critical Care department consists of a 31 bed General ICU, 16 Bed Paediatric ICU 16 Bed Cardiac ICU and a 13 bed Neuro ICU. This post is open to applications from those holding qualifications in Critical Care Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Critical Care Scientist or clinical Critical Care background with relevant post-graduation experience.
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
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be joining an established and diverse team, in a forward thinking, proactive and developing service within the regional major trauma centre. There are excellent opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Previous experience in Theatre, Critical Care or Emergency Department environment is essential.
Your Responsibilities:
The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of Technical / Clinical activities including: Haemofiltration, Plasmapheresis, Ventilation, Oscillation, Nitric delivery and Bronchoscopy.
The team are an integral part of the Paediatric, General, Neuro and Cardiac intensive care units and are specialist in transferring critically ill patients who require inter / intra hospital transport.
The Technologists are part of the multidisciplinary Trauma team who are ready to deliver lifesaving care to any patient requiring the services of the region’s major trauma unit. We are also a member of the hospital’s Paediatric cardiac arrest team.
Southampton’s PICU is linked to the Southampton Oxford Retrieval Service (SORT) who retrieves critically ill children from 27 District General Hospitals in the South of England. The Technologist team are an integral part of SORT and our duties include: blue light ambulance driving and helicopter or fixed wing flight retrievals to Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Wight.
What we’re looking for:
An enthusiastic and forward thinking individual eager to develop their skill set.
The service we provide is 24 hours a day 7 days a week and the applicant must be prepared to work 12.5 hour shifts.
The successful applicant must have a full (manual) UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points.
Additional information:
Interviews will be held on Monday 16th December 2024
Person specification
Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- BSc Clinical Physiology (speciality Critical Care) or other relevant Healthcare Science/Physiological Measurement at BSc level or equivalent
- Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than 3 penalty points
- Professional or voluntary registration with HCPC, SCCT or NMC
- MSc Critical Care Science.
Desirable criteria
- CGLI 752 or NVQ level 3 DipHe Operating Department Practice
- Diploma or higher level in related critical care/operating department practice appropriate scientific field of study related to professional background.
- Critical Care Course if applying from a Nursing background.
- ALS / APLS / EPLS or ILS certificate
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Experience in Critical Care environment
- Continuous professional development
- Experience of teaching and developing staff
- Understanding of responsibility for professional accountability
Desirable criteria
- Broad range of post qualification experience
- Expanded role skills to include cannulation and venesection
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Able to work independently using own initiative
- Computer literate with a working knowledge of word, excel and access
- Communicates effectively in both spoken and written English
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Able to use initiative, solve problems and prioritise
- Able to work in a changing environment actively and promote planned change
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT skills
- Proven ability to undertake and follow through with special projects
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Stephen Mason
- Job title
- Lead Critical Care Technologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 206119
- Additional information
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