Surgical Care Practitioner

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

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Job summary

We have an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to join our dynamic team of Surgical Care Practitioners, either as a Band 6 Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner or a Band 7 Surgical Care Practitioner, dependant on qualifications and experience. Successful completion of an accredited MSc in Surgical Care Practice is required for the Band 7 post.

Currently a team of 6, we work autonomously alongside consultant colleagues; acting as independent practitioners, supporting the orthopaedic surgeons whilst in the operating theatre, but also carrying out invasive procedures, such as preparation of ACL grafts and allograft; reduction of dislocated joints and fractured bones; application of splints and wound closure whilst continuing to lead on development and delivery of high standards of nursing and medical care to our trauma and elective patients. This is an exciting and progressive role which is continuously adapting to meet and enhance the care provided to our patients.

The Surgical Care Practitioners also work alongside the Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioners who take on enhanced roles in the ward environment with the whole team line managed by an 8a Lead Practitioner. The team work together contributing significantly to the whole surgical team within the orthopaedic department. Activities away from direct patient care will include audits such as those related to Surgical Site Infection monitoring, the National Joint Registry, and the National Hip Fracture Database.

Main duties of the job

To work at an advanced level as a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) under the supervision of Consultant Surgeons.
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of professional activity.
To provide highly specialist expertise and knowledge in the management of patients within Trauma and Orthopaedic services in collaboration with other health care colleagues.
To support and advise junior/trainee medical staff, trainee SCP's and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) as required.
The post holder will work within the boundaries dictated by their professional body.
To be pivotal in review and development of the service and to reflect the needs of the patient group.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Work Patterns will be discussed at interview and will include occasional weekends and bank holidays

Interview Date: 5th April 2024

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery
On-site cafes offering staff discounts
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

06 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-S2868

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner on appropriate part of the NMC/HCPC register
Mentor Preparation Programme and mentorship experience or equivalent
Appropriate Degree/Masters

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-registration experience, with a significant level of experience gained within the specialism.
Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment

Skills

Essential

Ability to lead / implement change
Flexible / adaptable

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner on appropriate part of the NMC/HCPC register
Mentor Preparation Programme and mentorship experience or equivalent
Appropriate Degree/Masters

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-registration experience, with a significant level of experience gained within the specialism.
Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment

Skills

Essential

Ability to lead / implement change
Flexible / adaptable

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).