Surgical Care Practitioner Cardiothoracic Band 8a

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a skilled Surgical Care Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery to join our team at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The post involves endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, preoperative assessment, and collaborative intraoperative care to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will lead the Surgical Care Practitioner team, contribute to education and clinical audits, and support service improvement within a

Qualifications

• Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner with experience in cardiothoracic surgery.
• Experience in conduit harvesting EVH/ERAH.
• Masters level education or working toward.
• Registered Independent & Supplementary non-medical prescriber or working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Skilled in endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.
• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments including conduit harvest site evaluation.
• Provide clear communication and reassurance to patients and carers.
• Arrange and interpret investigations (angiograms, chest X‑rays, ECGs, blood tests).
• Educate patients and carers with accurate information for informed decisions and healthy lifestyles.
• Support operative procedures as first or second assistant and supervise SCP trainees.

Skills

EVH/ERAH

Education

Masters level education

Working toward prescriber status

Tools

Surgical instruments training

Operating theatre equipment

Job description

Surgical Care Practitioner Cardiothoracic Band 8a

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area Cardiac and Thoracic surgery Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: 37.5 / week Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (long days 0700-1930) Job ref 321-MRC-7862793-B8a

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Cardiothoracic theatres Town Oxford Salary £57,528 - £64,750 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Surgical Care Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery with proven experience in endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting to join our specialist surgical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting complex cardiothoracic procedures and delivering high-quality patient care across the entire surgical pathway, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative practice, and post-operative management.

The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and professional judgement while working collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role includes leading the development and integration of the Surgical Care Practitioner team, including supervision of trainee SCPs.

This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement through leadership in education, training, research, and clinical audit, ensuring continuous enhancement of patient care and surgical outcomes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential to succeed in this rewarding and progressive role.

Main duties of the job

See atSkilled in endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.

• Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, including evaluation of conduit harvesting sites, while considering the patient’s medical history.


• Provide clear communication, information, and reassurance to patients and their carers.


• 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 provided, including risks and benefits of care. attached Job description See more information on the Post job description

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See attached Job Description

Details can be seen in attachment

Possess the required qualification and competency to provide skilled and consistent assistance within the operating theatre.

• Act as first or second assistant.


• Undertake the surgical procedure of conduit harvesting vein/radial/mammary, median sternotomy, sternal wound closure and any other surgical procedures as detailed by the Consultant Surgeon but acting within their scope of professional practice.


• The Practice development SCP will train and support SCP’s and trainee SCP’s.


• Display skill and dexterity in surgical technique and the use of surgical instruments.


• Enable the correct positioning, preparation and draping of the surgical patient including urinary catheterisation and patient hair removal.


• Development of surgical skills in accordance with continuing professional developments and developments in surgical practice within agreed protocols.dd

Person specification

Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner

• min 2 years of experience in cardiothoracic


• Efficient in EVH / ERAH


• Masters level education or work toward


• Masters level education or work toward


• Registered Independent & Supplementary non- medical prescriber or working towards it.

Sexual Safety Charter : In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit tothe ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital s promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Name Mrs Jasmina Ttofi Job title Lead Surgical Care Practitioner Cardiothoracic Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01865572857

Band 5 NurseandBand 2 Healthcare Support Workerrecruitment iscentralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered fora number of rolesacross the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail] .

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