Surgical Care Practitioner | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will work closely with and support the medical teams within the General Surgery Directorate. The SCP will provide support to the General Surgical service and will be based on the wards, in the operating theatre and if required in outpatient clinics. Responsibilities Clinics, seeing specific pre-operative patients and listing them for surgical procedures following additional training, appropriate to local guidelines and requirements. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, experience, Evidence Based Practice and utilising a wide range of interventions and options to formulate a highly specialised programme of care. Understanding and interpreting broad clinical policies to inform clinical practice, whilst taking responsibility for pursuing actions in order to progress patients along the most appropriate clinical pathway. Develop protocols for specialist area which may/will impact on other disciplines. Pre-operative assessment processes, including clinical examination and enhanced recovery education, as directed by the surgical team. Arrangement of appropriate pre and post-operative investigations as part of the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient safety, to facilitate patient‑centred care and contribute to the smooth running of operating lists. The consent process following guidelines from the GMC and local trust or healthcare provider. SCP’s should have an understanding of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act regarding consent. Liaison with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues including theatre lists to support coherent service provision. The World Health Organisation safe surgery checklist. Benefits Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service). A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of providers. Values Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Diversity and Inclusion Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr