Bank Surgical Care Practitioner

Job summary

Bank Surgical care practitioner for Urology Robotic theatres MPH

Surgical care practitioners are registered healthcare professionals who have extended the scope of their practice by completing an RCS-accredited training programme (or other programme in the case of those practitioners who have been practising since before the establishment of the RCS-accredited training).

Main duties of the job

Surgical care practitioners are registered healthcare professionals who have extended the scope of their practice by completing an RCS-accredited training programme (or other programme in the case of those practitioners who have been practising since before the establishment of the RCS-accredited training)

They work as members of the surgical team and their main responsibilities are to support surgeons and other professionals before, during and after surgical procedures (RCS,2020). They can perform some surgical interventions and carry out preoperative and post-operative care under the supervision of a senior surgeon.

The post-holder will be a member of a specific surgical team working in collaboration with and under the direction of the supervising surgeon. There will be a requirement to work with clinical teams where the patients are located e.g. Community hospital theatre sessions.

Upon qualifying as a Band 7, they are an autonomous practitioner. As they progress and advance in the role, they can begin to undertake more advanced and independent practice such as independent clinics and undertaking surgical procedures (see principal duties and responsibilities).

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.