Surgical Care Practitioner

Cambridge University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a trained robotic experienced Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) at Band 8A. The role covers multi-speciality areas including ENT, urology, gynaecology, colorectal and hepatobiliary.

You will assist with robotically assisted surgery and care for the patient from pre-assessment to post-operative care, working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Surgical Care Practitioner is required.
• Extensive post-registration experience in surgical pathways.
• Advanced non-medical prescribing may be required within scope of practice.
• Advanced life support certification may be required.
• Teaching and mentoring qualification is desirable.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre- and post-operative care of robot-assisted surgical (RAS) patients under consultant supervision.
• Assess, plan, diagnose, implement and evaluate care as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills.
• Involve in strategic review and improvement of clinical services with the multi-professional team.
• Implement an integrated approach to patient care incorporating new treatments and evidence-based practice.
• Work with patients and their families to support shared clinical decision-making.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Leadership and team leading

Autonomous practice

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Surgical Care Practitioner

Advanced life support

Advanced non-medical prescribing

Teaching and mentoring qualification

Tools

daVinci robotic system knowledge

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a trained surgical practitioner with robotic experience (Band -8A)We are looking for a Robotic experienced SCP to cover multi-speciality including, ENT, urology, Gynaecology, colorectal and Hepatobiliary.

The role will involve assisting with all surgical procedures with a focus on robotically assisted surgery. You will be involved with the care of the patient through their entire surgical pathway from pre-assessment to post-operative care.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre & post-operative care of Robot assisted surgical (RAS) patients under the supervision of the consultant surgeons.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills.
• Be involved in the strategic review and improvement of clinical services as appropriate through active participation with the multi-professional team.
• Be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.
• Working in close participation with patients and their families to ensure shared clinical decision process.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 18th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 30th October 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your role, with regular reviews and feedback.

As there is a 12-week probationary period, successful candidates are expected to have the Right to Work for a period of at least 6 months from the proposed start date. Immigration and Right to Work status will be discussed with successful candidates at conditional offer. CUH will not offer sponsorship to candidates that have applied for a fee waiver.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in Surgical Care Practitioner with a significant portfolio of clinical practice in relevant speciality
• Extensive post registration experience and demonstrable experience in relevant specialty area
• Advanced non-medical prescribing (as required within scope of practice
• Advanced life support (as required depending on clinical area)
• Teaching and mentoring qualification
• Evidence of professional continuous development and portfolio of learning

Desirable

• Previous or willing to undertake robotic systems' training
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical experience of surgical pathways as a nurse within a theatre or CNS role
• Experience of assisting in laparoscopy and open major surgery
• Experience in project management
• Evidence of leading service change
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills

Desirable

• Audit or research experience
• Experience of managing a budget
• Experience of assisting in more than one surgical sub-speciality and/or of having transitioned between sub-specialities
• NHS experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Recognised as an expert in the field of practice with the ability to clinically assess, diagnose and treat
• Evidence of leading service change
• Knowledge and experience of managing and leading a team

Desirable

• Practical experience of policy development
• Knowledge or experience of daVinci robotic system
• Able to provide an understanding of anatomy and physiology to demonstrate ability to effectively assess, diagnose and treat surgical patients

Skills

Essential

• Advanced communication skills
• Effective communication with proven ability to influence all levels of staff
• Ability to work autonomously as an independent practitioner
• Proven leadership and team leading skills
• Proven ability to manage and progress own professional development
• Presentation skills
• Able to respond to change and apply themselves to development in practice
• Highly advanced physical skills, including highly developed hand-eye co-ordination

Additional Requirements

Essential

• SCP qualification from an accredited university

Other information

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).