North Bristol NHS Trust

Surgical Care Practitioner

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Job summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic Surgical Care Practitioner/ Physiotherapist to join our Trauma & Orthopaedics Team!

The post-holder will participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre and post operative care of surgical patients, under the direction of the Consultant Surgeon(s).

The post holder will work closely with the medical and other staff to develop the role to its full potential.

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled assistance and surgical intervention under the direct or indirect supervision of the Consultant Surgeon
By working as a pro-active, effective and efficient member of the multidisciplinary team, to participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.
To participate in the provision of teaching, assessment and development opportunities for other members of the surgical team.
To develop, implement, and deliver the enhanced recovery pathway for patients undergoing arthroplasty within Elective Orthopaedics.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum, pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-NMSK5057-NG

Job locations

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Road

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Pre-operative:

To take part in ward rounds prior to surgery, including independently checking consent and performing surgical site marking of patients prior to undergoing surgery.

To be responsible for the setting up of specialist equipment and positioning the patient in theatre

To perform urinary catheterisation for both male and female patients undergoing surgery.

To ensure all equipment necessary for surgery is arranged in advance with theatre.

Clinical - Peri-operative:

To prepare and drape the skin prior to surgery

To act competently in the role of first or second assistant for all types of Orthopaedic surgery

To assist the surgeon and perform invasive procedures where appropriate such as incision, tissue retraction, surgical haemostasis, dislocation/reduction of joints, and drain insertion.

To perform deep and superficial wound closure under the direct or indirect supervision of medical staff.

To handle surgical instruments to perform suturing and knot tying, apply ligatures, suction, and application of wound dressings.

To infiltrate surgical sites, wounds, and joints under medical supervision.

To undertake briefings and debriefings, as part of or on behalf of the surgical team, highlighting any potential problems.

To perform parts of the surgical procedure when necessary, if deemed competent and appropriate by the Orthopaedic surgeon.

Please read job description for full details of description and main responsibilities.