Surgical Care Practitioner/Surgical Care Practitioner Trainee

Job overview

We are seeking motivated, professional and enthusiastic practitioners to join our newly forming  team of Masters qualified Surgical Care Practitioners..

As a qualified member of the surgical team you will be expected to perform surgical interventions and pre-operative and post-operative care under the supervision of a senior surgeon.

As a Surgical Care Practitioner within our team, you will work closely with Consultant Surgeons, providing expert clinical care and advanced surgical practice. You will demonstrate autonomy in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management, supported by defined competencies and trust protocols. Your role will also encompass leadership, education, research, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

This opportunity is open to qualified Surgical Care Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners with an interest in Robotic Surgery or allied health professionals who would like to train to become Surgical Care Practitioners with the relevant qualifications to train. Trainee posts will be a band 7 salary.

Main duties of the job

Once qualified as a Surgical Care Practitioner you will be a dynamic, driven practitioner with advanced clinical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement in surgical services. You will adapt and thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate leadership in practice, education, and research.

To act as a first or second assistant to the Consultant Surgeons or other members of the surgical team.

Act as a first/second assistant in surgery and perform defined invasive procedures.

To participate in pre and post-operative care of surgical patients, with particular attention to appropriate work up of patients and the establishment of effective pathways for complex procedures, wound care, wound healing and the prevention of infection in surgical wounds.

Deliver advanced perioperative and postoperative care with a focus on complex surgical pathways.

Lead on clinical governance activities, including audit and research.

Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient pathways and ensure adherence to cancer waiting times where appropriate.

Provide mentorship and education to junior staff while maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care.

To be an expert clinical practitioner, ensuring patients receive high quality clinical care whilst undertaking defined invasive procedures, utilising specialist knowledge and skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.