Our Neurosurgery Theatres Leadership Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Neuro Angiography Senior Theatre Practitioner......
Our Neurosurgery Theatres Leadership Team has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Neuro Angiography Senior Theatre Practitioner. You will be responsible for assisting the Team Leader in the management of the newly expanded 24/7 stroke service and the Neuro Angiography practitioners as well as the Neuro theatre suites. In addition, you are responsible for ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained, acting as a credible role model to colleagues, and patient advocate at all times using the NMC / HCPC Professional Code of Conduct as the framework for your professional practice.
We currently run four Operating Theatres Monday to Friday, with additional activity in the two Neuro angiography suites for neuro interventional radiolgy and we also support 24-hour Neuro Emergency patient pathways. We cover both adult and paediatric neurosurgery. In the following months, our stroke services will be expanded to include a 24-hour service.
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.
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.
What you’ll do
You will be supporting the team to review and evolve clinical practices and pathways of care. We embrace innovative thinking here and are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals, who are also keen team players. The philosophy of the care group is to deliver and be a part of a proud and competent workforce that strives for excellence in patient care, staff satisfaction, and patient experience. The post holder will have a pivotal role within the neuro service, working collaboratively with their Team leader, their Band 6 Colleagues, Matron, Neurosurgery and Neuro Anaesthetic Clinical Leads.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking candidates with extensive experience in Neurosurgery as a theatre practitioner as well as Neuro Interventional Radiology although this is desirable, not essential. Proven people management skills are also required. You must be dynamic, forward-thinking, and demonstrate solid, innovative leadership styles and skills in an environment that is constantly changing. In addition to a can-do attitude, it is essential to possess outstanding communication, decision-making, and motivational skills. You will be required to demonstrate ongoing professional development, a strong commitment to developing others, and an in-depth understanding of how to enhance and provide safe, high-quality care to patients and their families. Possibilities within the position to assume the role of Lead Practitioner. The successful applicant will be required to cover all shift patterns (Early, Late, and Night Shifts) as well as ad hoc on-calls, if necessary. In addition, the successful candidate will receive additional training to scrub Neurosurgery and Neuro Angiography cases once the 24/7 stroke service is established.
This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024
