Surgical Care Practitioner - Theatre Robotics

Job Overview

Are you ready to take your surgical career to the next level? We are seeking an experienced Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) to join our dynamic team and lead in a specialist area of care.

As a registered healthcare professional with an extended scope of practice, under the supervision and direction of the Consultant Surgeon the Surgical Care Practitioner, you will act as first or second assistant for surgical procedures in theatre and be responsible for carrying out specific procedures during operations.

As Lead Specialist in this defined area of care, you will work closely with consultant surgeons, medical staff and other surgical care practitioners to develop this role to its full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical innovation, supporting consultant surgeons and shaping the future of advanced clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in operative procedures while assisting in all aspects of pre & post-operative care of Robot assisted surgical (RAS) patients. This will take place under the direct, indirect and proximal supervision of the consultant surgeons.

Support Registrar training in Robotic Surgery across Colorectal, General Surgery, Urology specialties; performing the bedside assistant role. The SCP and consultant surgeon will be the core members of the theatre team and the Registrar will be in a training role. The SCP, who will be dedicated to Robotic Surgical delivery and surgeon training, and cannot be called away to deliver non-robotic work. The aim is to facilitate surgical training by allowing registrars time on console (as console surgeon) rather than working at the bedside as first assistant with limited access to training.

Be involved in the strategic review and improvement of clinical services as appropriate through active participation with the multi-professional team.

Be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence-based care.

Work in close participation with patients and their families to ensure shared clinical decision process

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusi

ve environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Kindly refer to the attached Job description for detailed job description and main duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Evidence of higher level degree (completed or ongoing). Such as: MSc Advanced Practice. Equivalent / other MSc mapped to the four pillars of advanced practice.

Leadership/management course or validated portfolio evidence (if not part of MSc level qualification)

Desirable criteria

• Surgical First Assistants qualification - part 1 & 2
  
  

Work experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience in the operating theatre, wards or outpatient setting in a relevant speciality e.g. colorectal, general surgery or urology.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in colorectal, general surgery or urology.
  
  

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Surgical Care Practitioner - Job description (PDF, 359.4KB)

Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Marc Bullock Job title Consultant, Clinical Lead Robotic Surgery Email address marc.bullock@nhs.net