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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-8136449
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Surgical Care Practitioner

Band 7

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Surgical Care Practitioner team working at the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The post holder will be required to lead the development of an established hospital - based practitioner based surgical service for a specific group of patients.

The post holder will be involved in all stages of the patient pathway including initial out-patient assessment, history taking, physical examination and diagnosis. Pre-operative assessment, taking informed consent, admission and discharge, first assisting in theatre, telephone follow-up clinic, patient and carers support service.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

The Surgical Care Practitioner will undertake own operating list, performing minor surgical procedures independently under local anaesthetic.

Provide leadership, supervision and guidance in the development of Surgical Care Practitioners (SCP) across the NUH Trust.

Provide services for, develop and promote effective management, care and clinical practices for patients presenting with general surgical conditions within the Trust and working in collaboration with other teams across Divisional boundaries.

Take overall responsibility for care and management of a caseload of patients.

Independently order investigations based on clinical need and action results.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Person specification

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Registered professional
  • Educated to Degree/Master level in relevant discipline
  • Theatre/ward/management experience
  • relevant experience in surgical environment at Band 6 level
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Surgical Practitioner course obtained
  • Basic Surgical Skills course obtained

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral IT Literate

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential criteria
  • To act as first or second assistant to the surgeon during complex surgical procedures
  • creating an environment for learning where clinical practice is developed and disseminated to all members of staff
  • Ability to teach, train and educate
Desirable criteria
  • aware of budgetary issues and contribute to the directorate budget setting

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Krista Camina
Job title
Matron, Cardiac surgery.
Email address
[email protected]
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