Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Cardiac Theatres at UHS is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a senior cardiac theatre practitioner position. Our facility comprises five operating theatres, providing Adult, Congenital and Paediatric cardiac services. As a centre of excellence in South of England region, we deliver high-quality care for both elective and emergency procedures.
As the Senior Cardiac Theatre Practitioner, you will:
- Be the clinical expert in both Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery.- Uphold and elevate the standards of patient care within our cardiac theatres, ensuring every patient receives the highest quality treatment.- Lead and empower your team: Lead and inspire a diverse team of healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.- You will guide your team in refining their knowledge, skills, and behaviours to achieve optimal performance.- Champion compliance: Ensure that our practices adhere to the most rigorous local, national, and international policies and guidelines, safeguarding the well-being of our patients and staff.- Exemplify professionalism: Serve as a role model for your team, embodying the values of our organization and cultivating a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to care.- Drive our vision forward: Actively contribute to the strategic goals of the wider care group and trust, playing a vital role in shaping the future of cardiac theatre care.
About us
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.
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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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your roles and responsibilities:Lead and inspire: Foster a culture of continuous development by leading inter-professional teams in developing knowledge, ideas, and innovative work practices.Clinical expertise and patient care: Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalized, patient-centred care, while acting as a clinical expert and mentor to colleagues.Drive quality and safety: Lead on standard setting, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice and Trust policies.Resource management and service improvement: Coordinate resources to ensure safe and efficient patient care, actively identify and implement service improvements.
Who we're looking for:A seasoned leader: A senior theatre practitioner with experience in both Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery who not only understands the demands of a growing service but thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll work alongside your Team Leader and senior theatre practitioners, leading a diverse team with a collaborative spirit.A clinical expert in cardiac surgery: You possess a deep understanding of clinical best practices and a passion for ensuring optimal resource utilization while delivering exceptional patientcare in both adult and congenital cardiac surgeries.A lifelong learner and mentor: You embrace new knowledge and are eager to share your insights with your team, fostering a supportive and professional learning environment.If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for cardiac theatre care, we encourage you to join our dedicated team.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your roles and responsibilities:Lead and inspire: Foster a culture of continuous development by leading inter-professional teams in developing knowledge, ideas, and innovative work practices.Clinical expertise and patient care: Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate personalized, patient-centred care, while acting as a clinical expert and mentor to colleagues.Drive quality and safety: Lead on standard setting, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice and Trust policies.Resource management and service improvement: Coordinate resources to ensure safe and efficient patient care, actively identify and implement service improvements.
Who we're looking for:A seasoned leader: A senior theatre practitioner with experience in both Adult and Paediatric Cardiac Surgery who not only understands the demands of a growing service but thrives in a dynamic environment. You'll work alongside your Team Leader and senior theatre practitioners, leading a diverse team with a collaborative spirit.A clinical expert in cardiac surgery: You possess a deep understanding of clinical best practices and a passion for ensuring optimal resource utilization while delivering exceptional patientcare in both adult and congenital cardiac surgeries.A lifelong learner and mentor: You embrace new knowledge and are eager to share your insights with your team, fostering a supportive and professional learning environment.If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for cardiac theatre care, we encourage you to join our dedicated team.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore whats possible for the role and service.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
- 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 and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Organisational skills
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking
- Incident resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- General IT skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 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
- 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 and competencies
Essential
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure
- Leadership
- Delegation
- Organisational skills
- Motivational
- Emotional intelligence
- Critical thinking
- Incident resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- General IT skills
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).
