Surgical Care Practitioner

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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.
There is huge opportunity to develop and showcase your skills both here at Charing Cross. 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.
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
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.
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

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