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Job summary

Main area
Theatres & Anaesthetics
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-NM070726
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Southampton
Town
Southampton
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Theatre Practitioner Anaesthetics

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

Looking for a career in Anaesthetics within the theatre environment?

We are recruiting caring, enthusiastic and professional nurses to our Patient Care in Anaesthesia course
This 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 more
You will work across multiple areas including General / CEPOD, Orthopaedics, ENT / Max Fac, Vascular, Thoracic, Neuro and Cardiac
We provide care to adults and children of all ages
The 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

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, 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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What you will do:

The course is a blend of practical experience and academic learning on a university accredited programme
You will be supernumerary as you gain skills and knowledge working alongside experienced practitioners
We 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Relevant theatre experience
  • Specialist theatre work-based learning course, or mentorship course, post-qualification.

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria
  • 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 working within relevant care setting
  • Teaching Qualification or evidence of informal/formal teaching.

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Motivated and commitment to career development
  • Professionalism
Desirable criteria
  • Interest in research to promote good practice

Special requirements of the post

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to initiate self-learning and development
  • Flexibility with working pattern

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Patient First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Theatre Anaesthetic Team Leaders
Job title
Team Leaders
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02381205297
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