Thoracic Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
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Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner in the Thoracic department at the Royal Brompton Hospital. We are looking for a motivated Registered Health Care Professional to join an established team in the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK. We carry out some of the most sophisticated treatments that are available anywhere in the world. The Successful candidates will
The post will provide the opportunity to:
undertake a training program and the MSc in Surgical Care Practice. The MSc and internal training program will enable the development of the skills & competencies required while performing operative procedures under the direction of Consultant Surgeons.
Advance to band 7 on completion of the MSc
Closing Date: 19th August 2024
Interview Date: 30th August 2024
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose: under the direction and supervision of the Lead SCP and Consultant surgeon, the post holder will be able:
1. To undertake defined invasive procedures within cardiothoracic theatres, utilising specialist skills and knowledge including bronchoscopy, VATS techniques, opening and closing routine thoracotomies and other routine chest incisions.
2. To act as first or second assistant to cardiothoracic surgeons within thoracic theatres.
3. To participate in pre- and post-operative care of cardiothoracic patients, with particular attention to appropriate work up of patients, wound care, wound healing and the prevention of infection in surgical wounds.
4. To practice advanced surgical practitioner skills for thoracic surgery patients, including direct patient care.
5. To contribute to the training of junior medical staff and future trainee SCPs, demonstrating and supervising specialist skills and their acquisition.
About us
Guy's & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Bromptonand Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with along history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We providespecialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services aswell as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
Department InformationThere are five dedicated cardiothoracic operating theatres at Royal Brompton Hospital and one unique hybrid theatre. The hybrid theatre is the largest of its kind in Europe and incorporates the most modern theatre equipment found anywhere in the UK. The advanced imaging technology, operating table and integrated computer software work together, which means operations can be planned in advance in unprecedented detail.
The new operating theatre enables doctors to carry out different procedures for a patient in the same session, rather than interventions being staged over a period of time and several hospital visits.
Specialities covered in the department include thoracic and cardiac for paediatric and adult patients.
Details
Date posted
25 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,471 to £50,364 a year p.a. inclusive of HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-NM11872
Job locations
royal brompton hospital
sydney street
london
SW3 6NP
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
royal brompton hospital
sydney street
london
SW3 6NP
Employer's website
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