Job summary
The Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) in Surgery is required to be an experienced registered healthcare professional working at an advanced level in clinical practice in either colorectal, HPB or UGI, they will be experienced in their specialty but will be expected to train to cover across specialties for less complex procedures. The SCP will be expected to exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made. The SCP will be able to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers responding to differences in cultures, demographics and populations. Utilising critical analysis and synthesis in dealing with complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their surgical pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients, including intraoperatively, which may include the insertion of ports, suturing, acting as robotic bed side assistant.
- Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.
- Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
- Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
- Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.
- Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients' treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.
- Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patient's management plan.
- Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Use the SBAR tool to escalate critically unwell or deteriorating patient which is outside of their scope of practice to more expert clinicians.
- Communicate complex information effectively to patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, including religious, cultural, and sexual orientation, and preferred ways of communicating are respected.
- Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, stakeholders and other services including providing constructive feedback as appropriate.
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills in breaking bad news and ability to support patients, family, and staff.
- Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
- Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues, de-escalating issues and managing concerns or complaints.
- Access sources of support, guidance and information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring appropriately.
Leadership and Management
- Act as a credible, professional, and effective leader.
- Deliver care according to local, national guidelines and quality standards to ensure delivery of evidence-based, safe, quality care.
- Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area, making agreed changes where appropriate.
- Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.
- Provide leadership to appropriate staff in the service to deliver high quality and effective care, ensuring the needs of patients are a priority.
- Contribute to the appraisal of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.
- Monitor the performance of team members, identifying and implement actions to achieve/maintain standards of care in line with organisational policy.
- Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
- Responsible for the effective use of resources and budgets, where applicable/required.
- Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
- Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge about wider risk factors.
- Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
- Advise and contribute to investigations following complaints and critical incidents.
- Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation.
- Manage specifically identified services or projects as agreed.
- Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols, clinical pathways, waste reduction, innovations and standards.
- Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon patient care.
- Participate and contribute to advanced practice and specialist forums, locally, regionally, and nationally, to establish and maintain a network of contacts.
- Offer professional advice/consultation to a range of professionals on care practices, delivery, and service development.
- Work collaboratively within the organisation to provide developments, solutions and innovation to patient care and service delivery, utilising high level negotiation and influencing skills.
- Manages conflicting views and liaises between groups where there may be conflict to ensure resolution.
- Provide written reports and communications which are clear concise and articulate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Use the SBAR tool to escalate critically unwell or deteriorating patient which is outside of their scope of practice to more expert clinicians.
- Communicate complex information effectively to patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, including religious, cultural, and sexual orientation, and preferred ways of communicating are respected.
- Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, stakeholders and other services including providing constructive feedback as appropriate.
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills in breaking bad news and ability to support patients, family, and staff.
- Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
- Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues, de-escalating issues and managing concerns or complaints.
- Access sources of support, guidance and information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring appropriately.
Leadership and Management
- Act as a credible, professional, and effective leader.
- Deliver care according to local, national guidelines and quality standards to ensure delivery of evidence-based, safe, quality care.
- Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area, making agreed changes where appropriate.
- Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.
- Provide leadership to appropriate staff in the service to deliver high quality and effective care, ensuring the needs of patients are a priority.
- Contribute to the appraisal of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.
- Monitor the performance of team members, identifying and implement actions to achieve/maintain standards of care in line with organisational policy.
- Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
- Responsible for the effective use of resources and budgets, where applicable/required.
- Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
- Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge about wider risk factors.
- Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
- Advise and contribute to investigations following complaints and critical incidents.
- Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation.
- Manage specifically identified services or projects as agreed.
- Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols, clinical pathways, waste reduction, innovations and standards.
- Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon patient care.
- Participate and contribute to advanced practice and specialist forums, locally, regionally, and nationally, to establish and maintain a network of contacts.
- Offer professional advice/consultation to a range of professionals on care practices, delivery, and service development.
- Work collaboratively within the organisation to provide developments, solutions and innovation to patient care and service delivery, utilising high level negotiation and influencing skills.
- Manages conflicting views and liaises between groups where there may be conflict to ensure resolution.
- Provide written reports and communications which are clear concise and articulate.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
