Surgical Care Practitioner

Hca Cancer Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

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HCA UK at The Christie Private Care – Manchester, Greater Manchester

Clinical

Full time

0046464

Surgical Care Practitioner: Theatres
Manchester, The Christie Private Care
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday – Saturday, Permanent
Salary: Competitive Band 8 salary + shift allowance. £5,000 Golden Hello (T&Cs apply)

We are looking for a Surgical Care Practitioner with strong Robotics experience to join our Theatre team at The Christie Private Care in Manchester, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC.

The theatres provide a vibrant, exciting and professional environment where the advanced equipment and technology we use is second to none. We work with World Class Surgeons and the latest innovative technology and equipment including Da Vinci Surgical system and have performed over 500 robotic procedures with the Davinci Xi robot currently.

What you will do:

1. Provide skilled assistance as a Robotic SCP
2. Lead the scrub team as required, working closely with the Scrub Lead
3. Perform the Surgical First Assistant role as necessary to meet the needs of the department
4. Participate in patient assessment and perioperative care as deemed necessary by the Consultant surgeon
5. Take a lead role in the teaching and development of all members of the operating room team, ensuring up-to-date and evidence-based practice within the team
6. Ensure quality improvement, participating in audits as necessary
7. Participate in the development of the robotic Service at The Christie Private Care
8. Facilitate daily service delivery in collaboration with colleagues, leading in making weekly or Monthly allocation of the SCP in conjunction with needs of the service.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

1. Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner (Essential)
2. Registration as a healthcare professional (e.g. nurse or ODP) with a related honours degree
3. 2 years + experience working as a Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

As a Surgical Care Practitioner at The Christie Private Care you’ll be eligible for:

1. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
2. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
3. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
4. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
5. Group Life Assurance from day one
6. Critical illness cover
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
8. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
9. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
10. Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

1. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
2. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
3. Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
4. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.