We are looking for a highly motivated Theatre Practitioner with good leading and communication skills to join our enthusiastic team. Proficiency in both anaesthetics and surgery would be an advantage. As we cover a 24 hour service a fully flexible approach to shifts is required. We are a teaching hospital and have a large number of students coming through our department so we would expect you to provide and encourage a welcoming learning environment.
We will offer opportunities to advance your skills through courses and in-house training.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep.
The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy.
We’ve worked hard as a Trust to make improve the efficiency of our services and as a result, we are currently in financial surplus. We are one of England's largest acute teaching trusts and have recently been rated ‘Good’ by the CQC. In the latest national NHS Staff Survey we ranked;
top 20% for staff would recommend the trust as a place to work.
Closing date for applications will be 25th February.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.
Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post
Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:
http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx
http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/ Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy
https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/ See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS
http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel
Getting to Work
Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited. UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.
Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.
Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.
Relocating to Southampton
If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:
http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton
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| Location: |
United Kingdom 
Hampshire Southampton
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| Salary: | £23,023 - £29,608 pa GBP per year |
| Work type: |
Full time
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| Sector: |
Healthcare and Medical
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| Profession: |
Nursing
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |
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