Job summary You will join an established team of 5 experienced Orthopaedic Surgical Care Practitioners (SCPs) with extensive experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department has 16 Consultants working within four different subspecialties. Each Surgical Care practitioner specialises within the team to support elective activities; this includes working in theatres, clinics and on the wards. SCPs are pivotal in supporting the patient pathway to reduce the length of stay and avoid hospital re-admission, whilst seeking innovative ways to support our most complex patients. The role of the SCP is dynamic, varied and exciting. You will have mentor support within the SCP team as well as clinical supervision from an orthopaedic consultant to support your training and qualification. Main duties of the job Work as a peri-operative practitioner within the ward, A&E, theatre and outpatient clinic settings. Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre and post-operative care of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons. Work at an advanced level and be able to practice both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed to ensure the provision of enhanced continuity and high standards of care to patients requiring orthopaedic surgery and intervention. Work closely with the medical and nursing staff to develop this role to its full potential. Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care Provide specialist education and training to a wide discipline of staff Undertake research activities and clinical audits in Trauma & Orthopaedics Undertake appropriate training and assessment in the competencies required to undertake the role with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge. About us Why Work With Us To provide professional advanced clinical support to medical and nursing staff within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department and to provide a Surgical care Practitioner service to patients within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate. You will participate in Trust Service Development by contributing to evidence-based development of clinical practice, protocols & guidelines and participate in audit and research projects. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience dependant on qualifications and experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 388-7084023-AHP Job locations Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Job description Job responsibilities Work as a peri-operative practitioner within the ward, A&E, theatre and outpatient clinic settings. Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre and post-operative care of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons. Work at an advanced level and be able to practice both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed to ensure the provision of enhanced continuity and high standards of care to patients requiring orthopaedic surgery and intervention. Work closely with the medical and nursing staff to develop this role to its full potential. Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care Provide specialist education and training to a wide discipline of staff Undertake research activities and clinical audits in Trauma & Orthopaedics Undertake appropriate training and assessment in the competencies required to undertake the role with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge. Job description Job responsibilities Work as a peri-operative practitioner within the ward, A&E, theatre and outpatient clinic settings. Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre and post-operative care of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients, under the direction of the Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons. Work at an advanced level and be able to practice both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed to ensure the provision of enhanced continuity and high standards of care to patients requiring orthopaedic surgery and intervention. Work closely with the medical and nursing staff to develop this role to its full potential. Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team participating in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care Provide specialist education and training to a wide discipline of staff Undertake research activities and clinical audits in Trauma & Orthopaedics Undertake appropriate training and assessment in the competencies required to undertake the role with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge. Person Specification application form Essential Registered Healthcare practitioner educated to undergraduate level 6 Experience of independent/autonomous practice Experience in senior position Desirable Educated to MSc level/ SCP/ACP qualification NMP qualification Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics Person Specification application form Essential Registered Healthcare practitioner educated to undergraduate level 6 Experience of independent/autonomous practice Experience in senior position Desirable Educated to MSc level/ SCP/ACP qualification NMP qualification Experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics 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). Additional information 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Lowes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)