About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Surgical Care Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery with proven experience in endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting to join our specialist surgical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting complex cardiothoracic procedures and delivering high-quality patient care across the entire surgical pathway, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative practice, and post-operative management.
The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and professional judgement while working collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role includes leading the development and integration of the Surgical Care Practitioner team, including supervision of trainee SCPs.
This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement through leadership in education, training, research, and clinical audit, ensuring continuous enhancement of patient care and surgical outcomes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential to succeed in this rewarding and progressive role.
Main duties of the job
o Skilled in endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.o Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, including evaluation of conduit harvesting sites, while considering the patient's medical history.o Provide clear communication, information, and reassurance to patients and their carers.o Arrange and interpret investigations such as angiograms, chest X-rays, ECGs, and blood tests.o Educate patients and carers with accurate information to support informed decisions and healthy lifestyle choices.o Ensure patients and carers clearly understand all information provided, including risks and benefits of care.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and professional judgement while working collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role includes leading the development and integration of the Surgical Care Practitioner team, including supervision of trainee SCPs.,.,
Person Specification
Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner Cardiothoracic Essential
MSc in surgical practice experienced in EVH
Desirable
Pass on exam
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.
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Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cardiothoracic Theatres John Radcliffe
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)