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Job summary

Main area
Theatres & Anaesthetics
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

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

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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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