Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Worthing Hospital
Town: Worthing
Salary: £37,338 - £52,809 per annum (Qualified SCP Band 7, Trainee SCP Band 6)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Qualified / Trainee T&O Surgical Care Practitioner
Band 6-7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified / Trainee T&O Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department at University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has a team of 16 SCP's covering various specialities, which is led by a Lead SCP and committed Consultant body. The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department is committed to expanding and developing the role of the SCP within the hospitals, delivering excellent patient care, and up-to-date practice, in an environment that encourages personal and professional development.
The trainee SCP will be supported to complete the accredited 3-year MSc Surgical practice.
The successful candidate will be an important member of the surgical team within the Integrated Breast Service. They will work closely with the existing Breast Surgical Care Practitioner, Junior Doctors, and consultants.
Main duties of the job
* Participate with the surgical team in the management of Trauma & Orthopaedic patients in the in-patient and out-patient settings. This includes daily ward rounds with junior doctors, documenting in notes, and coordinating treatment plans.
* Act as first or second assistant to the operating surgeon during elective & emergency Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgical cases.
* Once deemed competent, can independently undertake surgical procedures under the direction of a Consultant Surgeon.
* Perform and assist with wound closure, suturing, ensuring haemostasis and asepsis.
* Assist the surgical team in assessment and preparation of the pre-operative patients in clinic and run wound care clinics.
* Request and follow-up appropriate patient investigations.
* Actively involved in audit and participate in MDTs to ensure current and up-to-date practice.
* Provide specialist, technical, and clinical advice to patients and relevant colleagues in the perioperative setting.
* Involvement in creating an environment for learning, where clinical practice is developed and disseminated to all members of staff. Engage in CPD.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Experience
* Qualification + registration.
* Level 6 or above.
* Experience - ward/theatre/OPD.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
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.
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