Job summary
- Main area
- urology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term contract 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-KBC-SUR-1010
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- MSE
- Town
- Westcliff-On-Sea
- Salary
- £46,148 Per annum ( pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Surgical Care Practitioner
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.
We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully trained SCP to join the Urology Team at Southend Hospital for a fixed term period.
The Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) role is well established within healthcare organisations and has been shown to enhance patient care, maintain surgical services and support surgical training.
The role encompasses the provision of care and appropriate intervention within the pre, peri and post-operative environment and the you will also be required to provide skilled surgical first assistance, particularly in robotic surgery.
Main duties of the job
You will be an integral part of the team supporting the directorate in the delivery of key performance targets particularly the quality and experience agenda.
You will support the teams to create an environment of continuous quality improvement and professional development ensuring that the delivery of patient care is regularly reviewed, and that service developments or change are implemented when necessary.
Self-motivation is essential along with a passion, drive, adaptability and resilience to cope with change within the Trust and wider NHS.
Excellent communication skills are key to be able to influence and negotiate and quality and safety will be your priority.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will have followed a clinical / theoretical programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice.
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
You will have followed a clinical / theoretical programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice.
You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy.
Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN/ AHP Professional Qualification
- SFA Course Parts 1 and 2
Desirable criteria
- Current ALS / ILS certification or willing to work towards
- Non-Medical Prescriber or willing to work towards
- Mentorship in Practice Qualification
- Masters Level Qualification in Surgical Care Practice
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Certificate at Masters level
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to analyse data and produce reports
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients in a variety of settings
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues and policy
Desirable criteria
- Intermediate IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anthony Jones
- Job title
- Assistant Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 435555
- Additional information
Ext 8848
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