As the largest and leading specialist cardiothoracic hospital in the UK, Royal Papworth Hospital is dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care through the excellence of our caring staff.We are looking for dynamic Registered Health Care Professionals to join our expanding SCP team. Successful candidates will undertake a 2-year internal training programme in line with the Royal College of Surgeons and complete a 3-year Master of Science in Surgical care practice qualification at Anglia Ruskin University / Edge Hill University.On successful completion of the internal training programme and a period of supervised on calls the trainee will progress to a Surgical Care Practitioner role at AFC Band 7.If you are looking to become a highly trained and skilled Cardiothoracic Surgical Care Practitioner Royal Papworth will give you:A dynamic, fast paced and friendly working environment.An opportunity to join our large team of SCPs.The opportunity for you to participate in some of the newest techniques in Cardiothoracic surgery.For further information, and to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Vincenzo De Franco, Senior SCP, Bleep 040 or Marian Vidal-Bermudez, Senior SCP, Bleep 809.

Main duties of the job

The MSc and internal training program will enable the development of the skills and competencies required while performing operative procedures under the direction of Consultant Surgeons. The training program will also develop the skills required to assist in all aspects of pre, peri and post-operative care of the patient. We will support you to achieve your potential by offering you a programme of development from experienced Theatre staff and dedicated SCP Educators.

Successful candidates will act within the SCP professional scope of practice and be able to work in partnership with other professionals, supporting staff, patients, their families and carers.They will promote professional development through evidence-based learning, research practice, reflective practice, training and development opportunities.

They will act as a role model with those they work with, to enable them to develop their knowledge and practice.

Under supervision from the Consultant Surgeon, they will perform consistently as an effective and responsible team member within the limits of their own competence and accountability, ensuring the provision of a quality service.

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Healthcare Professional with the NMC or HCPC
• Degree (level 6 education)

Desirable

• Mentoring, Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years Theatre or critical care experience
• Proven ability to problem solving and deal with complex issues
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Flexible approach to working hours and practices to meet the changing demands of the organisation
• There is a requirement to undertake an on-call commitment in line with existing and future unsocial hour requirements
• Excellent prioritisation, time management and organisational skills

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in the specialty
• Cardiothoracic experience
• Evidence of leadership and management experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Understanding the trust values Compassion Excellence Collaboration and ability to uphold
• Understanding of Data Protection and Confidentiality and compliance thereof
• Calm, methodical and ability to work under pressure and work as part of a team
• It is a requirement for the post holder to complete a 2-years term as an SCP post MSc qualification. Failure to complete this term may result in all or partial re-payment of MSc fees back to the Trust.
• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Papworth Hospital

Papworth Road

Cambridge Bio Medical Campus

Cambridge

CB2 0AY

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