Lead Surgical Care Practitioner | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £53,755 - £60,504 per annum (PA) Pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6612581/188-SNM040924 |
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced cardiac Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) to support our team of committed cardiac surgical care practitioners. With a structured and respected career pathway the cardiac SCP team have challenged the boundaries of the conventional theatre care practitioner role safely introducing innovations and practice outside the theatre setting which benefit patient continuity and quality of care.
The team are expert practitioners within the field of cardiac surgery and act as advisors for all members of the multidisciplinary team, offering support to both theatre nurses and junior doctors.
We are looking to recruit an experienced SCP to lead this team, someone who is able to think strategically and initiate service development. You will have proven leadership skills and experience in delivering service improvement and trainee supervision and teaching.
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.
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.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us atinterviewabout the flexibility you need, and we will explorewhat’spossible for the role and service
Currently the Trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium for this role totalling £5,000 p.a. (pro rata) and we are happy to provide support with relocation. T&Cs will apply and can be discussed at interview.
Recruitment and Retention Premiums are not accessible to individuals who are moving from Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust or any NHS staff working within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight. These Trusts include; Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, South Central Ambulance NHS Trust.
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024