Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres & Anaesthetics
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-NM090325
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- THR Scrub Paeds
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/03/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/04/2025
Employer heading

Theatre Practitioner Paediatrics
Band 5
Job overview
The Paediatric theatre team at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a patient focussed, friendly and enthusiastic registered ODP or Nurse to join our multi-speciality team.
Our team cover urology, oncology, endoscopy, respiratory, thoracic and general surgery for paediatric patients and we have our own emergency CEPOD theatre. We have recently starting robotic surgery within paediatric urology and will be looking to expand this part of our service.
Whilst previous scrub experience is preferable, full training will be provided giving the successful candidate a great opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
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
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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
The successful post holder will:
- have a willingness to learn
- have good verbal communication, prioritisation and teamwork skills
- 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, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse 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 criteria
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
- Relevant resus qualification, ie 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
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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
- Hayley Mason
- Job title
- Theatre Team Leader
- Email address
- hayley.mason@uhs.nhs.uk
- Telephone number
- 02381208952
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