Job summary
The role of the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) is to provide highly specialised surgical assistance to the Urological Surgical team in the operating theatres and contribute to the urological outpatient diagnostic service.
Under the direction of a Consultant Urological Surgeon, the post holder will participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre-, peri-, and post-operative care. The post holder will use their knowledge and skills to deliver and maintain and encourage the highest levels of patient care.
The post holder will be expected to liaise and work alongside a varied multidisciplinary team and service users to ensure patients receive a seamless surgical experience. They will hold a responsibility to participate in the training and education of appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team through teaching, research and audit.
The successful candidate will perform as an assistant for all surgical procedures, in particular robotically assisted surgery, by performing skills such as skin preparation, draping, clamping, cutting, tying, sponging, suctioning, skin closure directed by the attending surgeon.
In the outpatient setting, the SCP will undertake outpatient procedures, such as flexible cystoscopy and local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsies, and work closely with the Urology CNS and ANP team.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialised surgical assistance in all aspects of urological surgery to consultants and junior medical staff in the operating theatre.
To understand advanced surgical techniques and make professional and clinical decisions for which the surgical assistant is accountable.
To have an advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
To have an advanced knowledge of current elective and emergency surgical techniques and equipment required to achieve the optimal outcomes in surgery.
To have a good working knowledge and skill set for patients undergoing urological robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
To understand the principles of surgical techniques required for various diseases requiring surgery.
Assist with the co-ordination and smooth running of the operating session by liaising with theatre and other personnel as appropriate.
To assist in the training of clinical staff in all aspects of theatre practice.
To assist in the development of new equipment for surgery and the maintenance of such equipment in conjunction with theatre personnel.
To undertake outpatient urological diagnostic procedures and support post-operative are in the outpatient setting
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) is to provide highly specialised surgical assistance to the Urological Surgical team in the operating theatres and contribute to the urological outpatient diagnostic service.
Under the direction of a Consultant Urological Surgeon, the post holder will participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre-, peri-, and post-operative care. The post holder will use their knowledge and skills to deliver and maintain and encourage the highest levels of patient care.
The post holder will be expected to liaise and work alongside a varied multidisciplinary team and service users to ensure patients receive a seamless surgical experience. They will hold a responsibility to participate in the training and education of appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team through teaching, research and audit.
The successful candidate will perform as an assistant for all surgical procedures, in particular robotically assisted surgery, by performing skills such as skin preparation, draping, clamping, cutting, tying, sponging, suctioning, skin closure directed by the attending surgeon.
In the outpatient setting, the SCP will undertake outpatient procedures, such as flexible cystoscopy and local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsies, and work closely with the Urology CNS and ANP team.
Full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) is to provide highly specialised surgical assistance to the Urological Surgical team in the operating theatres and contribute to the urological outpatient diagnostic service.
Under the direction of a Consultant Urological Surgeon, the post holder will participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre-, peri-, and post-operative care. The post holder will use their knowledge and skills to deliver and maintain and encourage the highest levels of patient care.
The post holder will be expected to liaise and work alongside a varied multidisciplinary team and service users to ensure patients receive a seamless surgical experience. They will hold a responsibility to participate in the training and education of appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team through teaching, research and audit.
The successful candidate will perform as an assistant for all surgical procedures, in particular robotically assisted surgery, by performing skills such as skin preparation, draping, clamping, cutting, tying, sponging, suctioning, skin closure directed by the attending surgeon.
In the outpatient setting, the SCP will undertake outpatient procedures, such as flexible cystoscopy and local anaesthetic transperineal prostate biopsies, and work closely with the Urology CNS and ANP team.
Full Job Description and Person Specification is attached.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oRGN Level 1 / ODP Level 3
- oAdvanced Scrub Practitioner Surgical Skills Course
- oExperience within the theatre environment in a senior role
- oExperience of urological robotic surgery including prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy and cystectomy
- oAble to demonstrate extensive knowledge clinical practice within the theatre environment
- oTeam worker, able to work across agencies and with a wide range of professionals and non-professionals from all backgrounds
Desirable
- oExperience in flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsies
- oAbility to work flexible hours to meet service requirements including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- oRGN Level 1 / ODP Level 3
- oAdvanced Scrub Practitioner Surgical Skills Course
- oExperience within the theatre environment in a senior role
- oExperience of urological robotic surgery including prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy and cystectomy
- oAble to demonstrate extensive knowledge clinical practice within the theatre environment
- oTeam worker, able to work across agencies and with a wide range of professionals and non-professionals from all backgrounds
Desirable
- oExperience in flexible cystoscopy and prostate biopsies
- oAbility to work flexible hours to meet service requirements including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
