Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Senior Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner.
You will often work autonomously as an independent practitioner but also closely with the consultant surgeons, specialist registrars, junior medical staff and nursing teams in all phases of the cardiothoracic patient's pathway.
You will act as a clinical leader within their specific service, supporting the
provision of clinical expertise that is evidence based.
If this role interests you, please apply now!
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will conduct audit, research and the development of local multidisciplinary guidelines and protocols, incorporating current best evidence in consultation with other healthcare professionals for the department.
You will undertake defined procedures within the scope of the role i.e. endoscopic conduit harvest, wound care, wound healing and prevention of infection in surgical wounds.
You will also utilise specialist skills and knowledge to deliver pre, intra and post-operative care to patients undergoing surgery.
You will be expected to participate in the Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner on call rota including weekdays and weekends.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Surgical Care Practitioner role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to receiving your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Surgical Care Practitioner role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to receiving your application.Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Surgical Care Practitioner Qualification (MSc or PgDip in Surgical Practice, Diploma in RCS Edinburgh)
- Relevant professional qualification (NMC, HCPC)
Desirable
- Post registration Cardiothoracic course or equivalent
- ALS provider CALS certificate holder
Experience
Essential
- Tertiary Centre Experience
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience
- Proficient in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) technique and performed minimum of 100 cases.
- Substantive experience in Cardiothoracic surgery with advanced clinical skills and knowledge within the speciality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Surgical Care Practitioner Qualification (MSc or PgDip in Surgical Practice, Diploma in RCS Edinburgh)
- Relevant professional qualification (NMC, HCPC)
Desirable
- Post registration Cardiothoracic course or equivalent
- ALS provider CALS certificate holder
Experience
Essential
- Tertiary Centre Experience
- Demonstrable post-qualification experience
- Proficient in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) technique and performed minimum of 100 cases.
- Substantive experience in Cardiothoracic surgery with advanced clinical skills and knowledge within the speciality.
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).
