Surgical Care Practitioner (Cardiac surgery) inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED
TUE 3 DEC 2024
In addition to a structured career pathway and opportunities for further service development, the Trust offers a recruitment and retention premium totaling £5,000, which includes monthly payments and a retention bonus after one year of service. There is also support available for relocation.
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.
We are looking to recruit an established band 7 Surgical Care Practitioner at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) for our Cardiovascular and Thoracic service.
Over the past several years, our team of committed and dynamic practitioners have developed the role of Surgical Care Practitioner from being just a job title to a well-defined, structured and respected career pathway. We have challenged the boundaries of the conventional nursing role while ensuring all innovations are introduced safely and effectively. We've become expert practitioners within the field of cardiac surgery and we act as advisors for all members of the multidisciplinary team, offering support to both theatre nurses and junior doctors.
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WHAT YOULL DO
Within the scope of the role, the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) will deliver highly specialised intra-operative care to patients undergoing Cardiac Surgery. The SCP will communicate effectively with the patient and all members of the multidisciplinary team in the theatre environment.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FORTo be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate the ability to autonomously manage acutely ill patients in diverse clinical environments. Diplomacy, excellent communication skills and a critical care qualification are essential to this role.
In return we can offer you the opportunity to influence and develop the service further and provide structured career development supported by an experienced senior team.
The Trust is offering a recruitment and retention premium for this role, totalling £5,000. This includes a £2pro rata) monthly payment and a £2,500 (pro rata) retention payment, which will be paid after one year of service. We are also pleased to offer support with relocation. Payment is subject to the agreement of the terms and conditions and can be discussed during the interview.
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