Job overview

Our Neurosurgery Theatres Leadership Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Neuro Angiography Senior Theatre Practitioner. You will be responsible for assisting the Team Leader in the management of the newly expanded 24/7 stroke service and the Neuro Angiography practitioners as well as the Neuro theatre suites. In addition, you are responsible for ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained, acting as a credible role model to colleagues, and patient advocate at all times using the NMC / HCPC Professional Code of Conduct as the framework for your professional practice. 

We currently run four Operating Theatres Monday to Friday, with additional activity in the two Neuro angiography suites for neuro interventional radiolgy and we also support 24-hour Neuro Emergency patient pathways. We cover both adult and paediatric neurosurgery. In the following months, our stroke services will be expanded to include a 24-hour service.

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

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. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you’ll do

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 philosophy of the care group is to deliver and be a part of a proud and competent workforce that strives for excellence in patient care, staff satisfaction, and patient experience. The post holder will have a pivotal role within the neuro service, working collaboratively with their Team leader, their Band 6 Colleagues, Matron, Neurosurgery and Neuro Anaesthetic Clinical Leads.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking candidates with extensive experience in Neurosurgery as a theatre practitioner as well as Neuro Interventional Radiology although this is desirable, not essential. Proven people management skills are also required. You must be dynamic, forward-thinking, and demonstrate solid, innovative leadership styles and skills in an environment that is constantly changing. In addition to a can-do attitude, it is essential to possess outstanding communication, decision-making, and motivational skills. You will be required to demonstrate ongoing professional development, a strong commitment to developing others, and an in-depth understanding of how to enhance and provide safe, high-quality care to patients and their families. Possibilities within the position to assume the role of Lead Practitioner. The successful applicant will be required to cover all shift patterns (Early, Late, and Night Shifts) as well as ad hoc on-calls, if necessary. In addition, the successful candidate will receive additional training to scrub Neurosurgery and Neuro Angiography cases once the 24/7 stroke service is established.

Person specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
• Experience as a Theatre Practitioner in an acute theatre unit
• Awareness of professional regulations in the NHS
• Leadership Experience
• Clinical scrub skills – generic and speciality-specific
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Good communication skills with ability to provide complex information in intense setting
• Foundation Management Course or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Leadership training / qualification
• Clinical management experience
• Experience in implementing change
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed

Skills

Essential criteria

• Prioritisation
• Working under pressure
• Leadership
• Delegation
• Organisational skills
• Motivational
• Emotional intelligence
• Critical thinking
• Incident resolution
• Interpersonal skills
• General IT skills

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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