Surgical Care Practitioner

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

You will join an established team of 5 experienced Orthopaedic Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) with extensive experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department has 16 Consultants working within four different subspecialties. Each Surgical Care practitioner specialises within the team to support elective activities; this includes working in theatres, clinics and on the wards.

SCPs are pivotal in supporting the patient pathway to reduce the length of stay and avoid hospital re-admission, whilst seeking innovative ways to support our most complex patients. The role of the SCP is dynamic, varied and exciting.

You will have mentor support within the SCP team as well as clinical supervision from an orthopaedic consultant to support your training and qualification.

Main duties of the job

Work as a peri-operative practitioner within the ward, A&E, theatre and outpatient clinic settings.

Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre and post-operative care of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons.

Work at an advanced level and be able to practice both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed to ensure the provision of enhanced continuity and high standards of care to patients requiring orthopaedic surgery and intervention.

Work closely with the medical and nursing staff to develop this role to its full potential.

Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care

Provide specialist education and training to a wide discipline of staff

Undertake research activities and clinical audits in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Undertake appropriate training and assessment in the competencies required to undertake the role with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.

About us

Why Work With Us

To provide professional advanced clinical support to medical and nursing staff within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department and to provide a Surgical care Practitioner service to patients within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate.

You will participate in Trust Service Development by contributing to evidence-based development of clinical practice, protocols & guidelines and participate in audit and research projects.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7084023-AHP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as a peri-operative practitioner within the ward, A&E, theatre and outpatient clinic settings.

Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre and post-operative care of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons.

Work at an advanced level and be able to practice both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed to ensure the provision of enhanced continuity and high standards of care to patients requiring orthopaedic surgery and intervention.

Work closely with the medical and nursing staff to develop this role to its full potential.

Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care

Provide specialist education and training to a wide discipline of staff

Undertake research activities and clinical audits in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Undertake appropriate training and assessment in the competencies required to undertake the role with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as a peri-operative practitioner within the ward, A&E, theatre and outpatient clinic settings.

Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre and post-operative care of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons.

Work at an advanced level and be able to practice both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed to ensure the provision of enhanced continuity and high standards of care to patients requiring orthopaedic surgery and intervention.

Work closely with the medical and nursing staff to develop this role to its full potential.

Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care

Provide specialist education and training to a wide discipline of staff

Undertake research activities and clinical audits in Trauma & Orthopaedics

Undertake appropriate training and assessment in the competencies required to undertake the role with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.

Person Specification

application form

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare practitioner educated to undergraduate level 6
  • Experience of independent/autonomous practice
  • Experience in senior position

Desirable

  • Educated to MSc level/ SCP/ACP qualification
  • NMP qualification
  • Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Person Specification

application form

Essential

  • Registered Healthcare practitioner educated to undergraduate level 6
  • Experience of independent/autonomous practice
  • Experience in senior position

Desirable

  • Educated to MSc level/ SCP/ACP qualification
  • NMP qualification
  • Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron, Trauma & Orthopaedics

Sue Evans

sue.evans3@nhs.net

01803656093

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-7084023-AHP

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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