University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Perioperative Care Progressive Nurse Practitioner
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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our expanding and innovative Perioperative Care Team. The successful post holder will work within the perioperative care service, helping to ensure that patients are fully optimised prior to surgery. This role plays a key part in improving patient experience, reducing perioperative risk, and supporting the reduction of elective surgery waiting times.
The Perioperative Care Service at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) comprises:
- Surgical Pre-Assessment
- Perioperative Anaemia Service
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Prehabilitation Services
- Shared Decision-Making Clinics
In addition, the service delivers a range of early screening programmes, providing opportunities for patients to be optimised well in advance of surgery and appropriately triaged for outsourcing where suitable.
The primary focus of this role will initially be within Surgical Pre-Assessment. Nurses appointed to this position will undertake a comprehensive training programme, including completion of the History Taking and Physical Assessment Course. Following successful completion of the required training and competencies, candidates will progress to become a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, motivated and patient-focused nurse looking to develop advanced clinical skills within a supportive and forward-thinking perioperative service.
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, 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
The perioperative care team at UHS is extremely innovative and always strives to provide the best possible care to our patients. If you feel that you are dedicated to continuous learning, improving and innovating this role is for you! You will join a friendly and enthusiastic team who pride themselves in delivering patient centred care.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible individual who is confident, able to multi-task effectively, prioritise workload, be a good team worker and is motivated to their learning and development.
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.
It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements of the Post
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
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Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register
- Evidence of on-going personal development.
- Working towards a degree in relevant area
- Working towards completing History Taking and Physical Assessment course within 6 months
- Working towards completing 6 Local Teaching Competencies Modules within 6 months
- Working towards completing Local Training for ECG competency in the area within 6 months
Desirable criteria
- Management Experience / Course
- Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnosis course
- Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification.
Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience within a surgical setting.
- Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
Desirable criteria
- Significant post registration experience within a surgical setting.
- Evidence of clinical leadership and managerial ability
- Broad range of post registration experience including within a preoperative assessment setting.
- Worked autonomously in previous clinical roles
Aptitudes and Skills Required
Essential criteria
- Communicates effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative
- Ability to manage change and demonstrate outcome
- Evidence of IT skills and ability to develop these skills further
- Able to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives
- Ability to motivate, delegate and be a team Player
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work within a broad inter- professional team
- Ability to deal with stressful situations.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical skills relevant to specialty to include Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Dynamic and proactive approach to their professional role
- Able to demonstrate work/life balance
- Demonstrate ability to maintain professional/personal boundaries
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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