Anaesthetic Practitioner Ophthalmology

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.  

• 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

• 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

Southampton's eye unit is the leading provider of eye care services on the south coast.

As one of Southampton General Hospital's largest departments, the unit deals with around 90,000 patients annually through its eye emergencies, outpatients and inpatients and surgery departments. The optometry department provides aids for the treatment of low vision conditions as well as contact lens fitting, and works alongside the orthoptic department to assess and treat a range of problems with eye movement and vision. We have a specialist children's eye service including family support and we operate a mobile eye unit to enable patients with certain eye conditions to be treated closer to home.

Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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. 

Feel free to contact us and arrange a informal visit to the department.