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Has the ability to assist in carrying out the transfer of a patient through the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, giving concise accurate handover
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Aptitude for caring for the anaesthetised and/or acutely unwell patient.
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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Ophthalmology Theatre Practitioner - Scrub / Anaesthetics Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Fixed Term Contract End Date: 05 December 2027 Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity Cover
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team, Eye Unit Theatres at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioners (RN and ODP). We have a full time 37.5 hrs 12 month fixed/secondment post. If you are flexible, dependable, and enthusiastic, and looking to further develop your career and clinical skills in a supportive working environment then we would like to hear from you
Previous anaesthetic experience is essential; ophthalmology experience is desirable but not essential.
Our department is based at a large university teaching hospital and covers a broad footprint including our three operating rooms and Medical Retina Injection Suite.
Southampton Eye Unit staff have been recognised as leaders in the field of Ophthalmology, and our consultant group includes world authorities in Medical Retina Disease and Corneal Surgery.
Eye Theatre staff work a shift pattern which compares favourably with many clinical areas, with on-call evening- and weekend cover and exemption from night duties.
We are committed to supporting staff when personal circumstances change, and we are proud to treat our colleagues as an extended family.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed job description and person specification is attached.
What you’ll do
- Prepare a wide range of specialist equipment and drugs, including ophthalmic blocks, anaesthetic machines, intravenous equipment and devices that safely secure the patient's airway during anaesthesia
- Provide essential support between the surgical team and other parts of the operating theatre
- Responsible for the preparation and safe transfer of the patient to the Recovery area
What we’re looking for
- Professional registration - ODP/RN (HCPC/NMC) - RN must show evidence of completed anaesthetic qualification
- Evidence of working with adults and children
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing environment
- Positive attitude and team player
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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This advert is for Ophthalmology Theatre Practitioner - Scrub / Anaesthetics with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (End date 05/12/2027). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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