About this role
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
Looking for a career in Anaesthetics within the theatre environment?
We are recruiting caring, enthusiastic and professional nurses to our Patient Care in Anaesthesia courseThis 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 39 operating theatres with plans for moreYou will work across multiple areas including General / CEPOD, Orthopaedics, ENT / Max Fac, Vascular, Thoracic, Neuro and CardiacWe provide care to adults and children of all agesThe team also works in X Ray, Cath Labs, 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, we have a dedicated education team to support you
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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, recognising 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
What you will do:
The course is a blend of practical experience and academic learning on a university accredited programmeYou will be supernumerary as you gain skills and knowledge working alongside experienced practitionersWe 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, both delivered at university and by experienced members of the anaesthetic team
Passing the core practical and theoretical components will enable you to fully join the team of anaesthetic practitioners working independently alongside our medical and other colleagues
What we are looking for:
You do not need any prior experience in anaesthetics, we do however expect you to 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 required Essential
Registered nurse on relevant part of the register Degree or equivalent experience Commitment to complete Fundamentals of Anaesthesia within 9 months of appointment Evidence of on-going professional development Good computer skills
Desirable
Relevant theatre experience Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential
Knowledge of current issues within acute health service Understanding of personal accountability. Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
Desirable
Experience of working within relevant care setting Teaching Qualification or evidence of informal/formal teaching.
Aptitudes and skills required Essential
Ability to work well within a team Motivated and commitment to career development Professionalism
Desirable
Interest in research to promote good practice
Special requirements of the post Essential
Ability to work well under pressure Ability to initiate self-learning and development Flexibility with working pattern
Trust Values Essential
Patient First Working Together Always Improving
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)