University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Critical Care Technologist
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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
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled practitioner to join the Critical Care Technologist (CCT) team providing specialist technical and clinical support to the expanding Critical Care service at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
The Critical Care department consists of a 31 bed General ICU, 16 bed Paediatric ICU, 16 bed Cardiac ICU, and a 13 bed Neuro ICU. This post is open to applications from those holding qualifications in Critical Care Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Critical Care Scientist, or clinical Critical Care background with relevant post-graduation experience.
You will be joining an established and diverse team, in a forward-thinking, proactive, and developing service within the regional major trauma center. There are excellent opportunities for professional development and continuing education. Previous experience in Theatre, Critical Care, or Emergency Department environment is essential.
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.
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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
The successful applicant will be involved in a broad range of Technical / Clinical activities including: Haemofiltration, Ventilation, Oscillation, Nitric delivery, and Bronchoscopy.
The team is an integral part of the Paediatric, General, Neuro, and Cardiac intensive care units and is specialist in transferring critically ill patients who require inter / intra hospital transport.
The Technologists are part of the multidisciplinary Trauma team who are ready to deliver lifesaving care to any patient requiring the services of the region’s major trauma unit. We are also a member of the hospital’s Paediatric cardiac arrest team.
Southampton’s PICU is linked to the Southampton Oxford Retrieval Service (SORT) who retrieves critically ill children from 27 District General Hospitals in the South of England. The Technologist team is an integral part of SORT and our duties include blue light ambulance driving and helicopter or fixed wing flight retrievals to Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Wight.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual eager to develop their skill set.
The service we provide is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and the applicant must be prepared to work 12.5-hour shifts.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- BSc Clinical Physiology (speciality Critical Care) or other relevant Healthcare Science/Physiological Measurement at BSc level or equivalent
- Professional or voluntary registration with HCPC, SCCT, or NMC
- Experience in Critical Care environment
- Continuous professional development
- Experience of teaching and developing staff
Desirable criteria
- MSc Critical Care Science
- CGLI 752 or NVQ level 3 DipHe Operating Department Practice
- Diploma or higher level in related critical care/operating department practice appropriate scientific field of study related to professional background
- Critical Care Course if applying from a Nursing background
- ALS / APLS / EPLS or ILS certificate
- Broad range of post-qualification experience
- Expanded role skills to include cannulation and venesection
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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