Job Description

A Cardiothoracic SCP is a high profile, accessible and responsive leader, with managerial and clinical responsibility for the delivery of advanced practice in Cardiothoracic surgery. The post holder will demonstrate clinical assessment, critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with the Cardiothoracic surgical team to meet the needs of patients and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures.



The Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) is required to be an experienced registered healthcare professional working at an advanced level in clinical practice, who will exercise autonomy and decision making in a context of complexity, uncertainty and varying levels of risk, holding accountability for decisions made.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



Co-ordinate the care of patients throughout their pathway with the multidisciplinary team and clinical services to ensure the effective management of this group of patients.



Accountable for own actions in accordance with their professional regulatory body requirements.



Will contribute to corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.



Lead and deliver clinical care, across a variety of settings, according to national and local guidelines ensuring delivery of evidence-based care and working towards the Trust vision of providing a World Class Service.



Using specialist knowledge assess patients donor sites for conduit harvest such as Long Saphenous vein and radial artery, taking into account varicosities, collateral supply and graft calibre with regard to their use in coronary artery bypass surgery, accurately documenting findings in patients notes and communicating findings to consultant surgeon.



Establish invasive and non-invasive monitoring as required, under medical guidance.



Lead advanced life support when required, performing the resuscitation of arrested or compromised patients. Assist in emergency chest openings in conjunction with medical staff in line with the CALS protocol



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Accurately document the operative procedure in the patient's notes following surgery, with regard to surgical sites, problems in theatre and the stability of the patient returning to the ICU.



Input accurate information onto trust databases in a timely manner ensuring patient documentation is kept up to date.



Under medical instruction, administer local anaesthetic to patient's wounds peri-operatively for post-operative pain relief or pre-operatively for minor procedures.



Undertake pre-operative assessment of patients, including detailed history taking and cardiac, respiratory and abdominal assessments. Accurately document findings and discuss any findings with the supervising clinician.



Following completing the recognised training course. Safely obtain or reconfirm informed consent from patients for surgical procedures and blood transfusion. Following trust guidelines and assessments completed from each consultant for each procedure.



Act autonomously to assess, prioritise and provide expert clinical care which contributes to the patients' treatment plan to ensure that optimum physical, psychological, and social care needs are met and ensures quality care.



Request and interpret relevant investigations to facilitate the development of the patient's management plan.



Initiate the management of patients who are critically ill or deteriorating within scope of practice.



Proactively refer to other clinicians (own or other services) depending upon patients' needs to deliver care beyond your limitations and scope of practice.



Proactively initiate treatment plans for patients requiring intervention and treatment ensuring ethically based considerations.



Proactively identify, diagnose, and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long term conditions.



Undertake relevant clinical procedures to facilitate patient care within the service, supported by the appropriate training and supervision.



Documents clearly all aspects of assessment, diagnosis, and management plan and present the findings, using the approved documentation framework.



Facilitates shared decision making by discussing assessment outcomes with patients, carers, and other health care professionals, to enable patients to make informed decisions regarding treatment.



Highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high-quality service within a complex and challenging environment with often, conflicting priorities.



Support patients, families, and carers to adopt health healthy lifestyles strategies and apply principles of self- care, alongside clinical management plans.



Understand and recognise risk and apply safeguarding measures that support the identification of vulnerable adults and children, being aware of statutory child/ vulnerable patient's health procedures and local guidance to escalate concerns accordingly.



Contribute to informed patient consent and act as patient advocate.



Report clinical incidents via Trust Datix reporting system, investigate as appropriate and share learning.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.