Surgical Care Practitioner

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Imperial Urology is delighted to be able to offer an exciting and unique opportunity for experienced and passionate theatre practitioners to work at the next level at Charing Cross Hospital. You will drive, lead and showcase this role by delivering expert perioperative care to patients undergoing prostate, kidney and bladder surgery within our cancer service. We are recruiting two Surgical Care Practitioners to join our team as we expand our SCP-led service into a world class - Urology service.

We are looking for two experienced theatre practitioners already working at band 6 or 7 level who want to progress to the next level. You will use your knowledge and skills to provide expert, efficient and safe patient care whilst under supervision of a Consultant Urological surgeon. You will be highly skilled and passionate individuals who have the appetite and ambition to undertake the two yearlong Master's level Royal College of Surgeons SCP course. This will be fully funded. All candidates must be able to provide evidence of a strong commitment to the provision of quality driven, evidence-based practice in order to enhance the patient experience.

We are an internationally recognised and forward-thinking service and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the development of our staff and expect them to keep up to date and promote evidence-based practice. There are opportunities in the department to undertake research, audit and sub-specialising in areas of interest, and to engage in the Trust's Advanced Practice network.

Informal enquiries are highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

A band 7 Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) is a registered non-medical healthcare professional who is extending the scope of their practice by completing an accredited training programme. They work as a member of the Urology surgical team and perform surgical interventions and elements pre-operative and post-operative care under the supervision of a senior Urology surgeon. The SCP will learn their extended role in order to provide high quality perioperative care across a range of robotic and laparoscopic kidney, bladder and prostate procedures

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1358

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC registration and a post registration qualification in an area of practice or relevant speciality at level 6
  • Relevant first degree
  • First surgical assistant course
  • Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Course

Desirable

  • Willingness to complete MSc

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in robotic surgery or operating as sole bed side assistant within robotic surgery
  • Extensive post-registration experience within Urology speciality.
  • Experience of audit and service development

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
  • Able to demonstrate advanced communication and teaching/assessing skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • NMC or HCPC registration and a post registration qualification in an area of practice or relevant speciality at level 6
  • Relevant first degree
  • First surgical assistant course
  • Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Skills Course

Desirable

  • Willingness to complete MSc

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in robotic surgery or operating as sole bed side assistant within robotic surgery
  • Extensive post-registration experience within Urology speciality.
  • Experience of audit and service development

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice.
  • Able to demonstrate advanced communication and teaching/assessing skills
  • Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Practitioner

Ivan Adzawoloo

ivan.adzawoloo-andersson@nhs.net

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,488 to £57,802 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-1358

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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