Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Qualified SCP position working within our Theatre department, with a specialist interest in hepatobiliary and colorectal surgery. You will be skilled in robotic surgery as well as first and second assisting, whilst also participating in aspects of pre, peri and post-operative care of the patient under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons.
We are a progressive department and therefore the successful candidate must possess the right skills to drive forward service objectives for development and innovation whilst maintaining the day to day operation of the service. You will be expected to work at an advanced practitioner level and promote clinical excellence throughout the team and the organisation, whilst working closely with the other band 7 theatre coordinators, matrons, consultant colleagues and key stake holders.
You will be responsible for the professional development of the operating theatre teams you operationally and professionally manage, therefore it is essential that you possess excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills; have the drive and ambition to develop people.The successful candidate must have an MSc qualification in Surgical Care Practice (or Band 7 appointment will be considered for applicants with willingness to complete if successful in the absence of any appointable Band 8a qualified candidates).
Main duties of the job
o To provide expert assistance and support in robotic surgery to the ConsultantSurgeons, SPRs, theatre staff and patients involved in robotic surgery
o To provide a nurse specialist / Surgical First Assistant qualified nurse/ SurgicalFirst Assistant (SFA) role. The primary purpose of this role is to provide guidanceand support based on advanced level knowledge to health professionalsconcerning a specific disease/condition.
o Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality andsphere of practice.
o Supports training within the Robotic surgery theatre team
o Have corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area of robotic surgery
o Lead and provide training and education across the organisation in relevant areaof practice.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified SCP already working in relevant robotic surgical specialty
- Significant clinical experience of surgical pathways as a nurse within a theatre or relevant specialty CNS role.
- Experience of assisting in laparoscopy/ robotic and open major surgery.
- Surgical skillset in gynaecology, urology and/or colorectal surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of leading service change
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to influence all levels of staff.
- Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner.
- Proven leadership and team leading skills.
- Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development.
- Presentation skills.
- Oversight of training and practice of SCP team.
- Delivery of the robotic service
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered nurse and trained surgical care practitioner with experience in robotic surgery in the relevant specialty
- Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning.
- Management training and leadership development.
- Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess, diagnose and treat.
- Knowledge and experience of managing and leading a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Surgical Care Practice or significant experience as a surgical care practitioner/advanced scrub practitioner with basic surgical skills course.
- Teaching and mentoring qualification.
Desirable
- Undertaken undergraduate / postgraduate study in research methodology.
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met.
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others.
- Ability to be flexible, to have initiative and be able to work in a team.
- Understands the importance of maintaining a professional image and standards
- Must be able to work in line with the needs of the service
- Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement.
- Committed to the vision of development a world class multi speciality robotic surgery programme that improves outcomes for patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Qualified SCP already working in relevant robotic surgical specialty
- Significant clinical experience of surgical pathways as a nurse within a theatre or relevant specialty CNS role.
- Experience of assisting in laparoscopy/ robotic and open major surgery.
- Surgical skillset in gynaecology, urology and/or colorectal surgery
Desirable
- Evidence of leading service change
Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to influence all levels of staff.
- Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner.
- Proven leadership and team leading skills.
- Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development.
- Presentation skills.
- Oversight of training and practice of SCP team.
- Delivery of the robotic service
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered nurse and trained surgical care practitioner with experience in robotic surgery in the relevant specialty
- Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning.
- Management training and leadership development.
- Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess, diagnose and treat.
- Knowledge and experience of managing and leading a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Master's degree in Surgical Care Practice or significant experience as a surgical care practitioner/advanced scrub practitioner with basic surgical skills course.
- Teaching and mentoring qualification.
Desirable
- Undertaken undergraduate / postgraduate study in research methodology.
Other
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met.
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others.
- Ability to be flexible, to have initiative and be able to work in a team.
- Understands the importance of maintaining a professional image and standards
- Must be able to work in line with the needs of the service
- Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement.
- Committed to the vision of development a world class multi speciality robotic surgery programme that improves outcomes for patients.
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).
