Job summary
The post holder will work closely with and support the medical teams within the General Surgery Directorate.
The SCP will provide support to the General Surgical service and will be based on the wards, in the operating theatre and if required in outpatient clinics.
In partnership with the Consultant mentor and Consultant SCP, the post holder is responsible for implementing evidence based, patient focused care as well as providing specialist knowledge, assistance, and support for nursing and junior medical staff in the field of General Surgery.
Main duties of the job
o Clinics, seeing specific pre-operative patients and listing them for surgical procedures following additional training, appropriate to local guidelines and requirements.
o Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, experience, Evidence Based Practice and utilising a wide range of interventions and options to formulate a highly specialised programme of care.
o Understanding and interpreting broad clinical policies to inform clinical practice, whilst taking responsibility for pursuing actions in order to progress patients along the most appropriate clinical pathway.
o Develops protocols for specialist area which may/will impact on other disciplines .
o Pre-operative assessment processes, including clinical examination and enhanced recovery education. as directed by the surgical team.
o Arrangement of appropriate pre and post-operative investigations as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patients safety, to facilitate patient-centred care and contribute to the smooth running of operating lists.
o The consent process following guidelines from the GMC and local trust or healthcare provider. SCP's should have an understanding of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act regarding consent.
o Liaison with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues including theatre lists to support coherent service provision.
o The World Health Organisation safe surgery checklist.
About us
For more information about our Trust, please visit;
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Two years minimum experience of working as a band 7 Surgical Care Practitioner
- Two year's experience in Robotic Surgery
Desirable
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in nursing and NHS management
- Demonstrable awareness of national professional and educational issues
- Workforce development experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN (Level 1)
- Relevant degree
- Formal management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development
- Surgical Care Practitioner Master's Degree
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Two years minimum experience of working as a band 7 Surgical Care Practitioner
- Two year's experience in Robotic Surgery
Desirable
- Awareness of political and professional agenda in nursing and NHS management
- Demonstrable awareness of national professional and educational issues
- Workforce development experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RGN (Level 1)
- Relevant degree
- Formal management qualification or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience
- Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development
- Surgical Care Practitioner Master's Degree
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
