Job summary
Looking for a career in Anaesthetics within the theatre environment?
We are looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic and professional nurses to our Principles of Anaesthetic Nursing course.
This six month course leads to a career as an Anaesthetic Practitioner, working alongside our anaesthetists to provide anaesthetic care during the peri-operative period.
We have 34 operating theatres, with another 5 ready to open this year. You will work across multiple areas including General/CEPOD, Orthopaedics, ENT/Max Fac, Vascular, Thoracic, Neuro and Cardiac. We provide care to adults and children of all ages.
The team also works in X Ray, Cath labs, Angio suites, CT and MRI scanners. We support our colleagues in ED dealing with Level One trauma, we are an adult and paediatric Major Trauma Centre.
We continually demonstrate excellent patient care and are fundamentally about helping people to get well. We are committed to your development and we have a dedicated education team to support you.
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
The course is a blend of practical experience and academic learning in Bournemouth University accredited programme. You will be supernumerary whilst you gain skills and knowledge working alongside experienced practitioners. We will provide you with a mentor who will support you throughout, working with you to help you achieve your competencies
You will have formal teaching on a variety of topics, delivered by members of the anaesthetic team and our Education team will support you to fulfil the academic portion of the course, this is currently offered at Level 6 (40 credits).
Passing the core practical and theoretical components will enable you to fully join the team of anaesthetic practitioners working solo alongside our medical and other colleagues.
What were looking for
You do not need any prior experience in anaesthetics, we do however hope you have an understanding of the role and how you hope to fit into it. We are looking for nurses who can demonstrate the commitment to succeed at this demanding work based learning / academic course.
As a team we cover the department 24 hours a day, working a variety of early, late and night shifts across the 7 day week, you will play your part in this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
The course is a blend of practical experience and academic learning in Bournemouth University accredited programme. You will be supernumerary whilst you gain skills and knowledge working alongside experienced practitioners. We will provide you with a mentor who will support you throughout, working with you to help you achieve your competencies
You will have formal teaching on a variety of topics, delivered by members of the anaesthetic team and our Education team will support you to fulfil the academic portion of the course, this is currently offered at Level 6 (40 credits).
Passing the core practical and theoretical components will enable you to fully join the team of anaesthetic practitioners working solo alongside our medical and other colleagues.
What were looking for
You do not need any prior experience in anaesthetics, we do however hope you have an understanding of the role and how you hope to fit into it. We are looking for nurses who can demonstrate the commitment to succeed at this demanding work based learning / academic course.
As a team we cover the department 24 hours a day, working a variety of early, late and night shifts across the 7 day week, you will play your part in this.
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Good computer skills
- Relevant theatre experience
Desirable
- Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health service
Desirable
- Experience of working within relevant care setting
- Teaching Qualification or evidence of informal/formal teaching
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential
- Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Good computer skills
- Relevant theatre experience
Desirable
- Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Logical and consistent work and career pattern
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health service
Desirable
- Experience of working within relevant care setting
- Teaching Qualification or evidence of informal/formal teaching
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients first
- Always improving
- Working together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
