Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP)

Band:-Band 8a
Rate:-35.60/hr - LD, 48/hr- Sat/Nights and 60/hr- Sunday/BH (Umbrella)
Contract Type:-Temporary (6 weeks initially, with potential extension)
Location:-Coventry, CV2 2DX
Reporting Structure:

• Responsible to:-Consultant Nurse / Lead Nurse / Modern Matron
• Accountable to:-Lead Cardiac Consultant Surgeon

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled-Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP)-to join a dynamic surgical team at a leading NHS Trust. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting cardiothoracic surgical procedures, delivering advanced clinical care, and contributing to improved patient outcomes across the perioperative pathway.

Clinical Duties:

• Assist in-cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including vein harvesting, sternotomy assistance, and closure techniques.
• Provide-advanced perioperative care-to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgeries.
• Perform-pre-operative assessment-and post-operative reviews, ensuring continuity of care.
• Undertake-clinical decision-making-within scope of practice, including patient management plans.
• Support enhanced recovery pathways and ensure adherence to clinical protocols.

Surgical Support:

• Act as a-first or second assistant-in complex cardiothoracic surgeries.
• Maintain a sterile field and ensure compliance with theatre protocols.
• Handle surgical instruments and support consultants during procedures.

Patient Care & Safety

• Deliver-high standards of patient-centred care-in line with NHS guidelines.
• Monitor patient progress and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with-infection prevention and control-measures.

Essential Requirements

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC registered).
• Recognised qualification as a-Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP).
• Significant experience in-cardiothoracic surgery.
• Proven ability to assist in-major cardiac/thoracic procedures.
• Strong knowledge of-perioperative care and surgical techniques.
• Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous NHS experience in a-cardiothoracic surgical unit.
• Advanced clinical skills such as-vein harvesting.
• Experience in-teaching, mentoring, or leadership roles.

Working Hours

• Flexible shift patterns in line with service requirements (including long days and potential on-call commitments).

Additional Information

• This is a-temporary agency position-with an initial 6-week duration and potential extension based on service needs.
• Candidates must be compliant with all-NHS pre-employment checks, including right to work, occupational health clearance, and references.