Thoracic Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the role of a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner in the Thoracic department at the Royal Brompton Hospital. We are looking for a motivated Registered Health Care Professional to join an established team in the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK. We carry out some of the most sophisticated treatments that are available anywhere in the world. The Successful candidates will

The post will provide the opportunity to:

undertake a training program and the MSc in Surgical Care Practice. The MSc and internal training program will enable the development of the skills & competencies required while performing operative procedures under the direction of Consultant Surgeons.

Advance to band 7 on completion of the MSc

Closing Date: 19th August 2024

Interview Date: 30th August 2024

Main duties of the job

Job Purpose: under the direction and supervision of the Lead SCP and Consultant surgeon, the post holder will be able:

1. To undertake defined invasive procedures within cardiothoracic theatres, utilising specialist skills and knowledge including bronchoscopy, VATS techniques, opening and closing routine thoracotomies and other routine chest incisions.

2. To act as first or second assistant to cardiothoracic surgeons within thoracic theatres.

3. To participate in pre- and post-operative care of cardiothoracic patients, with particular attention to appropriate work up of patients, wound care, wound healing and the prevention of infection in surgical wounds.

4. To practice advanced surgical practitioner skills for thoracic surgery patients, including direct patient care.

5. To contribute to the training of junior medical staff and future trainee SCPs, demonstrating and supervising specialist skills and their acquisition.

About us

Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Bromptonand Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with along history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We providespecialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services aswell as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

Department InformationThere are five dedicated cardiothoracic operating theatres at Royal Brompton Hospital and one unique hybrid theatre. The hybrid theatre is the largest of its kind in Europe and incorporates the most modern theatre equipment found anywhere in the UK. The advanced imaging technology, operating table and integrated computer software work together, which means operations can be planned in advance in unprecedented detail.

The new operating theatre enables doctors to carry out different procedures for a patient in the same session, rather than interventions being staged over a period of time and several hospital visits.

Specialities covered in the department include thoracic and cardiac for paediatric and adult patients.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year p.a. inclusive of HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM11872

Job locations

royal brompton hospital

sydney street

london

SW3 6NP

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role please review the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the role please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Evidence of a clinical based qualification
Educated to Degree level

Desirable

Professional continuing education

Knowledge

Essential

Clinical experience
Post qualification experience

Desirable

Experience in cardiothoracic surgery (Theatre/ward/ICU)

Skills and Ability

Essential

Manual dexterity
Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Clinical decision making

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

Evidence of a clinical based qualification
Educated to Degree level

Desirable

Professional continuing education

Knowledge

Essential

Clinical experience
Post qualification experience

Desirable

Experience in cardiothoracic surgery (Theatre/ward/ICU)

Skills and Ability

Essential

Manual dexterity
Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
Clinical decision making

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).