Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Surgical Care Practitioners (SCP's) to join our Cardiothoracic Services team at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The SCP's will play a pivotal role in supporting the surgical team by providing expert care throughout the patient pathway, including pre operative assessment, intra operative assistance, and post operative management.
This advanced clinical role combines surgical expertise with patient-centered care, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures.
A training position will be considered for the right candidate who demonstrates commitment, enthusiasm, and the potential to develop into the SCP role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As a Cardiothoracic SCP, you will:
Provide expert first and second assistance in the operating theatre, including conduit harvesting and other extended surgical skills.
Support preoperative assessment and postoperative care of cardiothoracic patients.
Contribute to service development, teaching, training, and audit within the department.
Work closely with consultants, trainees, advanced nurse practitioners, and the wider MDT to ensure excellent standards of care.
Main duties will involve.
Assist in complex cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures, ensuring safe and efficient operative practice.
Undertake vein conduit harvesting for coronary artery bypass grafting.
Participate in ward rounds, clinics, and discharge planning.
Support patient education and informed consent processes.
Engage in clinical governance activities, including audit and quality improvement projects.
Contribute to the training and development of junior staff and students.
Maintain professional competence and keep up to date with developments in cardiothoracic surgery.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills enabling effective prioritisation and communication with a wide range of staff and patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills enabling effective prioritisation and communication with a wide range of staff and patients.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills
- Evidence of ability to work work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of the service, across multi /inter groups
Desirable
- Involvement in Research and audit
- Evidence of presenting work in and outside of the organisation
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
- Experience of managing a team
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RGN
- MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to motivate others
Desirable
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in speciality
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrate sound IT skills
- Evidence of ability to work work independently
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of the service, across multi /inter groups
Desirable
- Involvement in Research and audit
- Evidence of presenting work in and outside of the organisation
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in relevant speciality
- Significant post registration experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
- Experience of managing a team
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RGN
- MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of CPD
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).
