Senior Theatre Practitioner- Paediatric Recovery

We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated recovery practitioner with excellent leadership skills to join the senior paediatric recovery team at UHS.�

The post holder will have NMC/HCPC registration in either adult/paediatric/dual field with demonstrable experience within the paediatric recovery setting. Registered practitioners with dual adult and paediatric recovery competencies are welcome to apply, however the appointed person will be required to work within the paediatric recovery setting 75% of the time at minimum. �

UHS recovery offers fantastic education and development opportunities to support you in achieving the career you want. The development of our staff is central to the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. UHS theatres recovery team are proud to have been recognised and awarded for their commitment to improving patient flow, safety and experience in 2023 alongside awarding our staff individually for their contribution and dedication to our service.

The post is currently available at 32.5 hours per week, with the opportunity to increase to 37.5 hours per week when staffing budget allows.�

The UHS theatre complex is made up of 35 operating theatres and 6 recovery rooms. We cover both elective and emergency theatre recovery services for adults and children including orthopaedic, neuro, �ENT, max fax, urology, cardiovascular and thoracic, gynae, opthalmology and general surgery providing a recovery service for up to 34,000 patients per year.�

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.

? � �Act as recovery co-ordinator, with an overall view of all recovery areas and supporting workforce, flow and patient safety.�
? � �Work clinically within the team in recovery
? � �Lead the team on a shift
? � �Ensure safe staffing levels and skill mix, meeting the complex needs of the service
? � �Support staff personally and professionally, building good rapport and trust within a pastoral team
? � �Escalate concerns in a timely manner, offering safe solutions utilising reasoning skills and sound decision making. �
? � �Ensuring the highest standards of care in a clean, safe environment.�
? � �Promote a friendly and healthy working environment, ensuring staff feel equipped to do their job to the highest standard possible with the ability to raise concerns confidently and appropriately.�

? � �Foundation management course or equivalent desirable but not essential.�
? � �Evidence of excellent leadership skills
? � �The ability to motivate and influence teams towards common goals/vision.
? � �Critical care /Post anaesthetic care experience including high standard/knowledge of different specialities�
? � �Auditing and quality improvement skills.
? � �Compassion, empathy and other interpersonal skills
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? � �Leadership development courses
? � �University post-qualifying modules (such as, care of the deteriorating child, HDU, leadership & management of change)
? � �Link nurse opportunities