Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Surgical Care Practitioner Cardiothoracic Band 8a

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Surgical Care Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery with proven experience in endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting to join our specialist surgical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting complex cardiothoracic procedures and delivering high-quality patient care across the entire surgical pathway, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative practice, and post-operative management.

The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and professional judgement while working collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role includes leading the development and integration of the Surgical Care Practitioner team, including supervision of trainee SCPs.

This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement through leadership in education, training, research, and clinical audit, ensuring continuous enhancement of patient care and surgical outcomes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential to succeed in this rewarding and progressive role.

Main duties of the job

See atSkilled in endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.o Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, including evaluation of conduit harvesting sites, while considering the patient's medical history.o Provide clear communication, information, and reassurance to patients and their carers.o Arrange and interpret investigations such as angiograms, chest X-rays, ECGs, and blood tests.o Educate patients and carers with accurate information to support informed decisions and healthy lifestyle choices.o Ensure patients and carers clearly understand all information provided, including risks and benefits of care.tached Job description See more information on the Post job description

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC-7862793-B8a

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital Cardiothoracic theatres

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description

Details can be seen in attachment

Possess the required qualification and competency to provide skilled and consistent assistance within the operating theatre.

Act as first or second assistant.

Undertake the surgical procedure of conduit harvesting vein/radial/mammary, median sternotomy, sternal wound closure and any other surgical procedures as detailed by the Consultant Surgeon but acting within their scope of professional practice.

The Practice development SCP will train and support SCPs and trainee SCPs.

Display skill and dexterity in surgical technique and the use of surgical instruments.

Enable the correct positioning, preparation and draping of the surgical patient including urinary catheterisation and patient hair removal.

Development of surgical skills in accordance with continuing professional developments and developments in surgical practice within agreed protocols.dd

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description

Details can be seen in attachment

Possess the required qualification and competency to provide skilled and consistent assistance within the operating theatre.

Act as first or second assistant.

The Practice development SCP will train and support SCPs and trainee SCPs.

Display skill and dexterity in surgical technique and the use of surgical instruments.

Enable the correct positioning, preparation and draping of the surgical patient including urinary catheterisation and patient hair removal.

Development of surgical skills in accordance with continuing professional developments and developments in surgical practice within agreed protocols.dd

Person Specification

Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner

Essential

min 2 years of experience in cardiothoracic
Efficient in EVH / ERAH
Masters level education or work toward

Desirable

Masters level education or work toward
Registered Independent & Supplementary non- medical prescriber or working towards it.

Person Specification

Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner

Essential

min 2 years of experience in cardiothoracic
Efficient in EVH / ERAH
Masters level education or work toward

Desirable

Masters level education or work toward
Registered Independent & Supplementary non- medical prescriber or working towards it.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital Cardiothoracic theatres

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital Cardiothoracic theatres

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)