Surgical Care Practitioner

Trainee/Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner (Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner)

These vacancy offers both a qualified and a developmental trainee route for applicants who meet the essential criteria for two posts.

Appointments to the trainee route will be made in line with Annex 21 of Agenda for Change leading to Band 7 on successful completion of the MSc Surgical Care Practice programme and required competencies.

Qualified Surgical Care practitioner applicants will be appointed directly to Band 7 under Agenda for Change terms and conditions., Overview of the main responsibilitiesYou will work closely with consultant surgeons and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care across the peri-operative pathway. This includes supporting robotic-assisted surgery as a first bedside assistant, contributing to pre- and post-operative care, coordinating investigations, advocating for patients, and working across theatre, ward and outpatient settings to support a smooth patient journey.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced practitioners to join our surgical team as a Trainee or Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP), with a particular focus on robotic-assisted surgery.

Training and development / Study leaveTrainee SCPs will be supported through study leave, structured supervision, competency-based training and agreed academic and clinical milestones.

The post holder will perform these duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge in accordance with the NMC or HPC codes of conduct, and practice within the limits of Trust policies and guidelines. As a specialist you will be self-directing providing development to medical and nursing staff and disseminate your knowledge and skills to others. You will lead clinical and non-clinical audit projects presentations aimed at improving patient care. You will maintain a high level of skill and professionalism, provide portfolio evidence and Royal College of Surgeons accreditation. This will be with Trust support on day release basis and on the job training.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.