Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner/Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner (or qualified SCP) for the Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Team. The role starts as Band 6 during training and progresses after successful completion of the programme.

The position is 25 hours per week in an orthopaedic setting, with out‑of‑hours work likely. Applicants must be registered healthcare professionals (RN or ODP) with the ability to study at postgraduate level and demonstrate

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with current registration.
• Ability to study at postgraduate level.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Keen to develop advanced clinical skills within a surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support surgeons and other professionals before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Perform some surgical interventions within supervision.
• Provide preoperative and post‑operative care.
• Contribute to the training programme and potential progression to Band 7.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexible

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Postgraduate study

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP

Job description

Surgical care practitioners are registered healthcare professionals who have extended the scope of their practice by completing an RCS-accredited training programme (or other programme in the case of those practitioners who have been practising since before the establishment of the RCS-accredited training). They work as members of the surgical team and their main responsibilities are to support surgeons and other professionals before, during and after surgical procedures. They work autonomously, can perform some surgical interventions and carry out preoperative and post-operative care under the supervision of a senior surgeon.

A vacancy has arisen within the Shoulder and Elbow Orthopaedic Team for a Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner or qualified Surgical Care Practitioner role. We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a registered ODP or Registered Nurse with excellent communication skills and a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standards. Trainees will undertake a three-year Surgical Care Practitioner training programme at Plymouth University. On successful completion of the programme and achievement of the required competencies, the role will progress to Band 7. Please note that should you leave the Trust during the training programme or within one year of qualifying, you will be required to repay course fees in line with the RDUH learning contract. This trainee position is suitable for registered healthcare professionals, such as Registered Nurses (RN) or Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), who are keen to develop advanced clinical skills within a surgical environment. Applicants must hold current professional registration and demonstrate the ability to study at postgraduate level. The successful candidate will be remunerated at Band 6 for the duration of their training. This is a part-time position of 25 hours per week. Participation in out-of-hours work may be required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team within Orthopaedics, working in a progressive environment that actively promotes education, training, and professional development.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.