Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner — Endoscopic Harvesting Lead

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Care Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery to support complex procedures across the surgical pathway, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.

The role includes leading the development and supervision of the Surgical Care Practitioner team, with opportunities to contribute to education, training, research and clinical audits, advancing patient care and surgical outcomes within a

Qualifications

• Endoscopic vein harvesting experience.
• Endoscopic radial artery harvesting experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, including evaluation of conduit harvesting sites.
• Provide clear communication to patients and carers with information and reassurance.
• Arrange and interpret investigations such as angiograms, chest X-rays, ECGs, and blood tests.
• Educate patients and carers with accurate information to support informed decisions and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Ensure patients and carers clearly understand all information, including risks and benefits of care.

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly skilled Surgical Care Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery to support complex procedures across the surgical pathway, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care.

The role includes leading the development and supervision of the Surgical Care Practitioner team, with opportunities to contribute to education, training, research and clinical audits, advancing patient care and surgical outcomes within a