Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
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.
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.
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.
Job description
Job 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 regions major trauma unit. We are also a member of the hospitals Paediatric cardiac arrest team.
Southamptons 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 were 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
Job description
Job 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 regions major trauma unit. We are also a member of the hospitals Paediatric cardiac arrest team.
Southamptons 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 were 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
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- MSc Critical Care Science.
- 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
- Experience in Critical Care environment
- Continuous professional development
- Experience of teaching and developing staff
- Understanding of responsibility for professional accountability
Desirable
- Broad range of post qualification experience
- Expanded role skills to include cannulation and venesection
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- 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
- Advanced IT skills
- Proven ability to undertake and follow through with special projects
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- MSc Critical Care Science.
- 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
- Experience in Critical Care environment
- Continuous professional development
- Experience of teaching and developing staff
- Understanding of responsibility for professional accountability
Desirable
- Broad range of post qualification experience
- Expanded role skills to include cannulation and venesection
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- 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
- Advanced IT skills
- Proven ability to undertake and follow through with special projects
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).
