Job overview
Trainee/Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner (Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner)
These vacancy offers both a qualified and a developmental trainee route for applicants who meet the essential criteria for two posts.
Appointments to the trainee route will be made in line with Annex 21 of Agenda for Change leading to Band 7 on successful completion of the MSc Surgical Care Practice programme and required competencies.
Qualified Surgical Care practitioner applicants will be appointed directly to Band 7 under Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
Band 7 £49,387- £56,516 per annum/pro rata
Hours: 37.5 per week
Flexible working: All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, robotic-assisted surgery is a well-established and growing service, delivered across colorectal, urology, gynaecology and general surgery. Following our 1,000th Versius robotic procedure in August 2025, we continue to invest in innovation, high-quality patient care and workforce development across our theatre services.
Contact details For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Nicole Lee, Lead Surgical Care Practitioner, at [email protected]
Interview date: 6 July 2026
Main duties of the job
Ready to take the next step in your career in robotic-assisted surgery?
We are looking for a motivated and experienced practitioners to join our surgical team as a Trainee or Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP), with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgery.
Overview of the main responsibilities You will work closely with consultant surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care across the peri-operative pathway. This includes supporting robotic-assisted surgery as a first bedside assistant, contributing to pre- and post-operative care, coordinating investigations, advocating for patients, and working across theatre, ward and outpatient settings to support a smooth patient journey.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users. ''NHS Survey, 2024''
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We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital
The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.
MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.
As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.
With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.
Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information
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This advert is for Surgical Care Practitioner with Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Surgical care practitioner role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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