This Surgical Care Practitioner post sits within the cardiothoracic surgical team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The role covers the whole surgical pathway, from pre-operative assessment and intra-operative assistance through to post-operative care. What sets it apart is the focus on endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, plus leading the development of the SCP team and supervising trainee SCPs. Candidates need at least two years in cardiothoracic work and a Masters-level qualification or evidence of working towards one.
What the job involves
- Undertake endoscopic vein and endoscopic radial artery harvesting
- Conduct preoperative assessments, including evaluation of conduit harvesting sites and the patient's medical history
- Arrange and interpret angiograms, chest X-rays, ECGs and blood tests
- Communicate with, reassure and educate patients and carers, ensuring they understand risks and benefits
- Act as first or second assistant in theatre
- Undertake conduit harvesting, median sternotomy, sternal wound closure and other procedures delegated by the consultant surgeon, within scope of practice
- Display skill and dexterity in surgical technique and instrument use
- Position, prepare and drape patients, including urinary catheterisation and hair removal
- Lead development of the SCP team, training and supervising SCPs and trainee SCPs
- Contribute to service improvement through education, training, research and clinical audit
- Develop surgical skills in line with CPD and agreed protocols
- Provide care across the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative pathway
Qualifications
- Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner
- Masters-level education or working towards it
Experience
- At least 2 years' experience in cardiothoracic surgery
Skills & knowledge
- Efficient in endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting
- Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
Nice to have
- Masters-level education or working towards it
- Registered independent and supplementary non-medical prescriber, or working towards it
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