NR255648 - Surgical Care Practitioner

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) or Trainee SCP in the Cardiothoracic Service at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role supports consultants and the multidisciplinary team across the surgical pathway with pre-, intra-, and post-operative care for cardiothoracic patients, on a permanent basis.

Applicants should be registered healthcare professionals with post-registration experience; a comprehensive training programme is provided.

Qualifications

• Masters qualification in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills and good communication
• Commitment to professional development

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment, treatment and ongoing management of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Provide peri-operative care including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative assistance and post-operative management.
• Support delivery of safe, timely care for elective and emergency procedures.

Job description

Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) or Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner

Cardiothoracic Service, Division of Surgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardiothoracic Department, Division of Surgery, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) to join our well-established multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis.

The Cardiothoracic Service provides specialist care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery across the North of Scotland. The SCP plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the surgical pathway, working closely with consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, junior medical staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

As a Surgical Care Practitioner within this service, you will contribute to the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of cardiothoracic surgical patients. The role encompasses peri-operative care including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative surgical assistance, and post-operative patient management. You will be an integral member of the surgical team and will support the delivery of safe, effective, and timely care for patients undergoing both elective and emergency cardiothoracic procedures.

Applicants should be registered healthcare professionals with significant post-registration experience in an acute surgical or critical care environment. Previous cardiothoracic experience is not essential as a comprehensive training and development programme will be provided.

You will hold a Masters qualification in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent, or be working towards this qualification. Evidence of advanced clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

We will also consider applications for a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner post under Annex 21. Candidates applying for the trainee pathway should demonstrate evidence of relevant postgraduate study and a clear commitment to developing advanced surgical practice skills. Successful candidates will be supported through a structured Surgical Care Practitioner development programme involving academic study, clinical supervision, mentorship, and competency-based training to achieve Surgical Care Practitioner registration and capability framework requirements.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, and professional leadership activities. Maintaining and developing your specialist knowledge, skills, and competence, whilst supporting the development of others within the team, will also be a key expectation of the role.

Interviews will be held Week Beginning 12 October 2026.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.