Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP)

Job summary

The Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) in Surgery is required to be an experienced registered healthcare professional working at an advanced level in clinical practice in either colorectal, HPB or UGI, they will be experienced in their specialty but will be expected to train to cover across specialties for less complex procedures. The SCP will be expected to exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made. The SCP will be able to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers responding to differences in cultures, demographics and populations. Utilising critical analysis and synthesis in dealing with complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes.

Please be advised the interviews for this post are will take place week commencing 10/08/2026.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their surgical pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients, including intraoperatively, which may include the insertion of ports, suturing, acting as robotic bed side assistant.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.
• Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.
• Undertake an initial assessment to determine differential diagnosis, utilising advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills, deciding when necessary to refer to senior clinical colleagues.
• Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients' treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.
• Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patient's management plan.
• Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

• Use the SBAR tool to escalate critically unwell or deteriorating patient which is outside of their scope of practice to more expert clinicians.
• Communicate complex information effectively to patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, including religious, cultural, and sexual orientation, and preferred ways of communicating are respected.
• Maintain effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, stakeholders and other services including providing constructive feedback as appropriate.
• Demonstrate advanced communication skills in breaking bad news and ability to support patients, family, and staff.
• Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
• Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues, de-escalating issues and managing concerns or complaints.
• Access sources of support, guidance and information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring appropriately.

Leadership and Management

• Act as a credible, professional, and effective leader.
• Deliver care according to local, national guidelines and quality standards to ensure delivery of evidence-based, safe, quality care.
• Demonstrate continual evaluation of practice within the defined specialist area, making agreed changes where appropriate.
• Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to the area of work.
• Provide leadership to appropriate staff in the service to deliver high quality and effective care, ensuring the needs of patients are a priority.
• Contribute to the appraisal of the team, providing feedback as appropriate.
• Monitor the performance of team members, identifying and implement actions to achieve/maintain standards of care in line with organisational policy.
• Encourage others to make realistic self-assessment of their application of knowledge and skills, challenging any complacency or actions that are not in the interest of the public and/or users of services.
• Responsible for the effective use of resources and budgets, where applicable/required.
• Initiate and participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities.
• Continuously assess and monitor risk in their own and others practice and challenge about wider risk factors.
• Use a structured framework (e.g. root-cause analysis) to manage, review and identify learning from patient complaints, clinical incidents, and near-miss events.
• Advise and contribute to investigations following complaints and critical incidents.
• Share knowledge and expertise related to clinical and professional practice within and outside the organisation.
• Manage specifically identified services or projects as agreed.
• Contribute to the development of local guidelines, protocols, clinical pathways, waste reduction, innovations and standards.
• Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon patient care.
• Participate and contribute to advanced practice and specialist forums, locally, regionally, and nationally, to establish and maintain a network of contacts.
• Offer professional advice/consultation to a range of professionals on care practices, delivery, and service development.
• Work collaboratively within the organisation to provide developments, solutions and innovation to patient care and service delivery, utilising high level negotiation and influencing skills.
• Manages conflicting views and liaises between groups where there may be conflict to ensure resolution.
• Provide written reports and communications which are clear concise and articulate.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent UK healthcare professional registration oMSc in Surgical Care Practitioner oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and assessing qualification/equivalent. oIndependent Prescriber (annotated on professional register) oIRMER regulation training (if required for role) oRobotic trained oGood Clinical Practice (GCP) training

Desirable

• oPerioperative Care Practitioners Intraoperative Non-Technical Skills (PINTS) oILS/ALS provider oMale catheterisation

Experience

Essential

• oExperience as a surgical care practitioner pre, intra and postoperative. oExperience as Advanced Practitioner oSignificant clinical experience in relevant surgical colorectal/HPB/UGI field. oExperience with undertaking an independent clinic oExperience in research and audit oProven record in change management and service development. oEvidence of journal/ book publication/ webinar/oral/poster presentations/ project work oEvidence of leading teams, staff development and teaching oDemonstrate ability to embed evidence-based practice. oExperience in collaborative working with a diverse range oExperience in collaborative working with a diverse range of internal/external stakeholders oExperience of case load management

Desirable

• oSuccessful completion of speciality/service specific capabilities/competencies oExperience of staff management -recruitment, selection, sickness

Knowledge

Essential

• oBasic anatomy of the abdomen oKnowledge of surgical instruments. oKnowledge of clinical governance oSound knowledge of national and local NHS agenda/policy/guidance/ integrated care boards and implications

Desirable

• oKnowledge of relevant diseases/complexities in health

Skills

Essential

• oPre, intraoperative and postoperative skills. oDelegated Consent oAdvanced IT skills include data analysis and report writing. oGood interpersonal skills oHighly developed communication, influence, negotiating skills and sharing of information. oAbility to prioritize and meet deadlines. oExcellent organisational and time management skills oAbility to be an innovative and effective decision-maker. oDemonstrate ability to assess, diagnose, interpret investigations and develop a clinical management plan for complex patients. oAbility to deal with sensitive/challenging/complex and stressful situations. oSkills in presenting at conferences/webinars.

Desirable

• oDemonstrate resourcefulness.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)