Qualified / Trainee T&O Surgical Care Practitioner

NHS; Worthing; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Qualified / Trainee T&O Surgical Care Practitioner. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, managing patient care in clinic, and working closely with a surgical team. Applicants should have a nursing qualification and be enrolled in a Master's program. This is an opportunity to develop in a supportive environment with a focus on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of a University programme at Masters level to qualify in Surgical Care Practice.
• Certificate in good clinical practice.
• Holds the Non-Medical prescriber qualification.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the surgical team in management of patients in various settings.
• Act as assistant to operating surgeon during cases.
• Undertake surgical procedures under Consultant's direction.
• Perform and assist with wound closure and care.

Skills

Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner

Dexterity and accuracy

Evidence of championing diversity

Participation in audit and research

ALS provider

Education

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner qualification

Post graduate diploma specialist training

Teaching/mentorship course

Job description

Qualified / Trainee T&O Surgical Care Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 09 December 2025

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

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. 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 which encourages personal and professional development

The trainee SCP will be supported to complete the accredited 3 year Msc Surgical practice at Edge Hill Univeristy

The successful candidate will be an important member of the surgical team within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department. They will work closely with the existing Surgical Care Practitioners, Junior Doctors and consultants.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC/HCPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to have completed or working towards completing a University programme at Masters level to become fully qualified in Surgical Care Practice.

This course is fully funded by the University Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

You will be expected to demonstrate skills in communication, co-ordination of care and an ability to work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team. Providing excellent patient experience is critical for all our patients and you will play a key role in ensuring that experience is optimized through accessible and effective communication with compassion and empathy

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

• Participate with the surgical team in the management of General Surgical 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, General Surgical cases
• Once deemed competent 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 attached job description and person specification for full details.

Person Specification

Skills, Experience/ Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and experience
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to masters equivalent level
• Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner.
• Certificate in good clinical practice.
• Dexterity and accuracy required for e.g. intravenous injections, insertion of catheters, suturing.
• Skills for development of specialised programmes.
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Supervises other nurses, students; provides Specialist training for nurses and doctors
• Accountable for own professional actions, lead nurse for nurse led clinics, audit and research
• Participation in audit and research.
• Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, high degree of precision required
• Skills for assessing and interpreting specialist patient/client conditions with appropriate action.
• ALS provider
• Holds the Non-Medical prescriber qualification.
• Recognised teaching/ mentorship course.
• IRMER training to facilitate use of mini c-arm.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£38,682 to £54,710 a yearper annum (depending on banding)