Job summary
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Theatre Anaesthetic Practitioner
Contract type: Permanent and a Fixed term/Secondment - Covering Maternity Leave.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of application.

Main duties of the job
We have an excellent and exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Band 6 Anaesthetic Practitioner.

You will be responsible for assisting the Lead Practitioners in the management of the 24 hour service over, ensuring high standards of patient care are maintained, acting as a credible role model and patients advocate at all times using the NMC / HCPC Professional Code of Conduct as the framework for your professional practice.

The Theatre Complex is made up of 42 Operating Theatres with multiple specialities including General, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, ENT / Max Fax, Cardiac and Neuro. The Anaesthetic Team also cover services external to the Theatre Department including Interventional Radiology, CT, MRI and A&E Trauma response.

Our theatres continually demonstrate ongoing excellence of patient care and are fundamentally about helping people to get well. We are the regional trauma centre, and support 24 hour emergency patient pathways.

About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-SNM121126
Location: CTA Theatre Anaesthetics, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• You will be supporting the team to review and evolve clinical practices and pathways of care.
• The post holder will have a pivotal role within the Anaesthetic service, working collaboratively with their team leaders, their band 6 colleagues, Matron and Anaesthetist Clinical Leads.
• You should be energetic, forward thinking and demonstrate leadership skills in an evolving environment.

Person Specification - Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
• Experience as a Theatre Practitioner in an acute theatre unit
• Awareness of professional regulations in the NHS
• Leadership Experience
• Clinical anaesthetic and theatre skills and experience - generic and speciality-specific
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Foundation Management Course or equivalent

Person Specification - Desirable

• Leadership training / qualification
• Clinical management experience
• Experience in implementing change
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed

Trust Values and Behaviours - Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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