Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully trained SCP to join the Urology Team at Southend Hospital for a fixed term period.
The Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) role is well established within healthcare organisations and has been shown to enhance patient care, maintain surgical services and support surgical training.
The role encompasses the provision of care and appropriate intervention within the pre, peri and post-operative environment and the you will also be required to provide skilled surgical first assistance, particularly in robotic surgery.
Main duties of the job
You will be an integral part of the team supporting the directorate in the delivery of key performance targets particularly the quality and experience agenda.
You will support the teams to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development ensuring that the delivery of patient care is regularly reviewed, and that service developments or change are implemented when necessary.
Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.
Excellent communication skills are key to be able to influence and negotiate and quality and safety will be your priority.
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 new 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 your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new 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 your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ AHP Professional Qualification
- SFA Course Parts 1 and 2
Desirable
- Current ALS / ILS certification or willing to work towards
- Non-Medical Prescriber or willing to work towards
- Mentorship in Practice Qualification
- Masters Level Qualification in Surgical Care Practice
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Certificate at Masters level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to analyse data and produce reports
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues and policy
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/ AHP Professional Qualification
- SFA Course Parts 1 and 2
Desirable
- Current ALS / ILS certification or willing to work towards
- Non-Medical Prescriber or willing to work towards
- Mentorship in Practice Qualification
- Masters Level Qualification in Surgical Care Practice
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Certificate at Masters level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to analyse data and produce reports
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues and policy
Desirable
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).
