Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres & Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-NM030725
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- THR Recovery
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per annum - Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Recovery Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us in our Theatre Recovery department. We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic and skilled team.
This role requires you to be able to provide outstanding care to paediatric patients and their families in the post-operative phase - this includes A-E assessment, performing emergency airway interventions and managing acute deterioration of a variety of causes. Here at UHS we provide post-operative care to a wide range of paediatric specialities and you will gain experience caring for the following: Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Gastroenterology and General Surgery. Training and support will be provided by the hiring manager and the Theatre Education Team to the successful candidate and further training opportunities are provided in-house.
The Recovery department also provides care for Adult and Neurosurgical specialities and the candidate will have the opportunity to undertake their competencies in multiple specialities. However, this position will primarily be based in Paediatrics so those applying must be confident in the care of children and young people.
Working for our organisation
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, personalizing 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, 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What you’ll do
- Provide a high standard of care to level 1 and level 2 post-operative patients and safely transfer them to the ward area/critical care unit.
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
- Work with medical staff and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and treatment are carried out as per Trust policies
- Able to communicate effectively, in person and via written documentation, in all situations with wide range of people,
- Be proficient in the use of IT systems required of the job role
- Able to work unsupervised, using own initiative and ability to prioritise workload in challenging situations
- Maintain accurate records of observation, treatment and patient care.
- Support learners throughout the department and engage with the education team regarding your continual professional development
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patient First, Working Together and Always Improving
Due to the nature of this role and the service we provide, this position is on-site and the hours are as advertised. We complete a variety of shifts including, early/late/middle/twilight/night shifts over a 24/7 service. If you require more flexibility, please raise this at interview and we can discuss a flexible working agreement that benefits yourself and the service.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse or ODP on relevant part of the register
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
- Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required to support learners in practice and to create a positive learning environment.
- Practices and promotes the use of evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of current issues within acute health service.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
- Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching and supporting learners in practice.
- Relevant resus qualification, ie Immediate Life Support
- Experience of working within relevant care setting
- Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.
- Interest in research to promote good practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Clarke
- Job title
- Theatre recovery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206139
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