Job summary Join Our Dynamic Surgical Teams: Surgical Care Practitioner Band 8A We are seeking two experienced and motivated Surgical Care Practitioners to join the world renowned Spinal and Sarcoma Teams at RNOH. This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialised multidisciplinary environment, supporting complex surgical procedures and delivering high-quality perioperative and intraoperative care. About the Role As a Surgical Care Practitioner, you will work closely with Consultant Surgeons, providing expert clinical care and advanced surgical practice. You will demonstrate autonomy in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management, supported by defined competencies and trust protocols. Your role will also encompass leadership, education, research, and quality improvement to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery. About You You should be a dynamic, driven surgical practitioner with advanced clinical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement in surgical services. You thrive in a collaborative environment and demonstrate leadership in practice, education, and research. (We welcome applications from those without a Non-medical Prescribing course. You will be appointed at Band 7 and we will support you to undertake this educational qualification) For more information, visit [link to apply]. For further information contact Julie Woodford, Macmillan Nurse Consultant on 0207 909 5878 or via email julie.woodfordnhs.net Main duties of the job Key Responsibilities oAct as a first/second assistant in surgery and perform defined invasive procedures. oDeliver advanced perioperative and postoperative care with a focus on complex surgical pathways. oLead on clinical governance activities, including audit and research. oCollaborate with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient pathways and ensure adherence to cancer waiting times where appropriate. oProvide mentorship and education to junior staff while maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care. To be an expert clinical practitioner, ensuring patients receive high quality clinical care whilst undertaking defined invasive procedures, utilising specialist knowledge and skills. To act as a first or second assistant to the Consultant Surgeons or other members of the surgical team. To participate in pre and post-operative care of surgical patients, with particular attention to appropriate work up of patients and the establishment of effective pathways for complex procedures, wound care, wound healing and the prevention of infection in surgical wounds. About us RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year Salary is dependant on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 392-RNOH-1175 Job locations Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Job description Job responsibilities To be a motivated, dynamic advanced surgical practitioner, striving for improvement in care and practice. To monitor quality and continuity of patient care, taking action to address improvements as required. To ensure that care is based and planned on an individual assessment for a positive patient experience. To liaise closely with the MDT administrative teams to ensure patients are discussed where appropriate at the relevant MDT meetings. To liaise closely with the theatre schedulers and MDT administrative meetings to ensure where appropriate that cancer waiting times are adhered to. To ensure that effective discharge planning and health promotion is carried out. To ensure accurate documentation of all care given. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues. To be accountable for quality governance within own area of practice. To exercise authority and accountability within their sphere of influence. To act as a role model and expert clinician, contributing to the training of junior medical staff and providing support and guidance to all staff delivering care to patients. To help prepare for and improve efficiency in the outpatient clinics. To reinforce an effective bridge between ward based clinical staff and team based clinical staff. To assist with the effective management of emergency transfers under the sarcoma surgical team. Job description Job responsibilities To be a motivated, dynamic advanced surgical practitioner, striving for improvement in care and practice. To monitor quality and continuity of patient care, taking action to address improvements as required. To ensure that care is based and planned on an individual assessment for a positive patient experience. To liaise closely with the MDT administrative teams to ensure patients are discussed where appropriate at the relevant MDT meetings. To liaise closely with the theatre schedulers and MDT administrative meetings to ensure where appropriate that cancer waiting times are adhered to. To ensure that effective discharge planning and health promotion is carried out. To ensure accurate documentation of all care given. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues. To be accountable for quality governance within own area of practice. To exercise authority and accountability within their sphere of influence. To act as a role model and expert clinician, contributing to the training of junior medical staff and providing support and guidance to all staff delivering care to patients. To help prepare for and improve efficiency in the outpatient clinics. To reinforce an effective bridge between ward based clinical staff and team based clinical staff. To assist with the effective management of emergency transfers under the sarcoma surgical team. Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Essential Registered Nurse/ Allied Health Professional Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience Royal College of Surgeons "recognised" Surgical Care Practitioner or Fully Accredited RCEM ACP Desirable Independent prescriber (We encourage candidates to apply who do not have the NMP qualification. We would appoint on a Band 7 pending attainment of this qualification) Mentor qualification or equivalent Management Training Leadership Development Experience Essential Extensive experience in Orthopaedic Surgery Desirable Experience in teaching specialist skills and knowledge both formally and informally. Leading and effectively managing change Leading individuals and teams to achieve challenging targets Developing and implementing frame-work for ensuring appropriate Clinical Governance Using a systematic performance management approach Contributing to the development of strategy Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential High level of clinical acumen. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care. Excellent communication skills Able to prioritise and use own initiative. Eager to embrace change and adapt to changing situations. Maintains high standards and quality in own work and encourages others to do the same. Desirable Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of less experienced staff. Attitude and Aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating RNOH Values Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Essential Registered Nurse/ Allied Health Professional Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience Royal College of Surgeons "recognised" Surgical Care Practitioner or Fully Accredited RCEM ACP Desirable Independent prescriber (We encourage candidates to apply who do not have the NMP qualification. We would appoint on a Band 7 pending attainment of this qualification) Mentor qualification or equivalent Management Training Leadership Development Experience Essential Extensive experience in Orthopaedic Surgery Desirable Experience in teaching specialist skills and knowledge both formally and informally. Leading and effectively managing change Leading individuals and teams to achieve challenging targets Developing and implementing frame-work for ensuring appropriate Clinical Governance Using a systematic performance management approach Contributing to the development of strategy Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential High level of clinical acumen. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care. Excellent communication skills Able to prioritise and use own initiative. Eager to embrace change and adapt to changing situations. Maintains high standards and quality in own work and encourages others to do the same. Desirable Able to allocate and delegate workload responsibly and monitor the work of others; clinical supervision of less experienced staff. Attitude and Aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating RNOH Values Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 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 Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Brockley Hill Stanmore HA7 4LP Employer's website https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)