We are seeking a fully registered Surgical Care Practitioner to join our Cardiothoracic surgical team at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital. We are a busy unit, with 6 cardiothoracic theatres.

As a member of the Cardiothoracic Surgical multidisciplinary team and under the guidance of the Cardiothoracic Surgeons, you will work provide support in the pre-, peri and post-operative care of the cardiothoracic patient. You will work autonomously in harvesting conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery and be first or second surgical assistant during surgery.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to train in and perform Endoscopic vessel harvesting.

For the training post, there is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced and registered health care professional to train as a cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP).

The training period is 3 years and involves part time study at Edge Hill University together with completion of clinical portfolio at GJNH. Full financial support for the academic work is provided.

Entry To The Programme Requires The Successful Candidate To

Be a registered non-medical practitioner working within a specific/specialist area of surgical practice, registered with a healthcare professional statutory regulatory body.
Demonstrate ability to work at master's level, evidenced by prior studies. Minimum requirement is lower second-class honours degree.
Have completed at least 18 months post –registration experience in surgical practice.

Training will be provided from our team of Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons and experienced SCPs. You will develop skills as first and second surgical assistant to the Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon during surgical procedures. You will learn to harvest suitable conduits for coronary bypass grafting surgery, using both open and endoscopic techniques.

You will develop within this role, to perform these duties to a high level of clinical skill and knowledge to achieve effective patient care with measurable outcomes.

For further information, please contact Patrick Campbell, Clinical Perfusion & SCP Manager on [HIDDEN TEXT]

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

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