Job overview

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Care Practitioner to provide maternity cover to work as part of a dynamic cardiac surgery team. 

We are looking for fully trained and experienced SCP to form part of a dynamic surgical and advanced nurse practitioners team in addition to providing advanced level surgical assistance in cardiac theatres. The applicants should be dynamic individuals, with excellent clinical skills, who, working in partnership with the consultant surgeon, are involved in the overall delivery of the highest level of surgical care. This post is to provide maternity leave cover with a contract end date of 10th August 2026.

The individuals will also have the exciting opportunity to participate in a robust Pre-operative Assessment Service, as well as assist with the preparation of in and outpatients for surgery.

Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.  Please contact Joe Omigie, Cardiovascular Service Manager on 0203 299 3349 [email protected] to arrange a suitable time.

Main duties of the job

• Surgical Care Practitioners are registered non-medical healthcare professionals who have extended the scope of their practice by completing an accredited training program. They work as members of the surgical team and perform surgical interventions and post-operative care under the supervision of a senior surgeon.
• Overall, the individuals will form part of a new formed SCP team and will work as a member of the cardiac surgical team providing the highest level of patient care alongside the consultant cardiac surgeons at King’s College Hospital.
• The post holders will develop a strong working relationship with each consultant and be able to fully anticipate and assist according to their individual working style, ensuring their requirements to work at the highest standard are met.
• The post holders will always be under the supervision of the consultant surgeon who has overall responsibility for the surgical care received by the patient.
• The role combines clinical expertise, educational, research and audit skills with and professional responsibilities. The post holders are predominantly concerned with ensuring the delivery of the highest standard of patient care, assisting the surgeon in maintaining a clear and safe surgical field. 
• The post holders will be involved in training and teaching skills to team members including junior surgical trainees.
• The post holders will ensure that good infection control practice and high standards of nursing care are given.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.