Surgical Care Practitioner, Band 7
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Surgical Care Practitioner, Band 7
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
This is a permanent post for 19 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Surgical Care Practitioner to join the gynaecology oncology surgical team. This is an exciting opportunity to support complex gynaecological surgical procedures, including robotic surgery, delivering high-quality perioperative and intraoperative care. The role is characterised by a high degree of clinical expertise, autonomous decision making, professional accountability and leadership across the surgical patient pathway.
Additional working pattern details: 9.5 hours per shift
Main duties of the job
Assist the gynaecology oncology surgical teams in the operating theatres with robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor.
Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately
Liaise with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues to support service provision.
To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested.
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct or HCPC or working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers
To manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post.
Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
Liaise with pre-assessment to get patients ready for surgery/liaise with operations team to organise pre-operative investigations
To communicate face to face and via telephone clinics for post-operative follow up patients
About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
The surgical team will predominantly be located in Cheltenham General Hospital however sometimes working will be required from Gloucester Royal Hospital
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0693
Job locations
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertaken and completed a Master levels programme of education in Surgical Care Practice.
Be able to provide pre, peri, post-operative and post discharge support and information to patients and carers to provide continuity of care
Be able to educate patients and their families on all aspects of appropriate after care eg. wound care, pain control and mobilization
Be able to use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required
Able to utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the specialty to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
Recognises long-term complications of abdominal surgery
Ability to facilitate womens decision-making
Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing
Assist the gynaecology oncology surgical teams in the operating theatres with robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor.
Participate in the delivery of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) according to agreed policies and procedures
Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately
To work under clinical supervision as part of the Multidisciplinary Team facilitating the care of patients with acute surgical wounds where required
Liaise with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues to support service provision.
To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested.
Ensures compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct or HCPC or working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
To be fully aware of Trust Safeguarding policies and procedures
To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers
To maintain high standards of infection control, as per hospital policy. Be responsible for assisting with maintenance of a clean working environment.
To manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post.
Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
Maintaining confidentiality
Maintain an awareness of professional and ethical issues to ensure care is delivered in a professional timely and courteous manner by all members of the team, respecting the different spiritual and cultural backgrounds of colleagues, patients and relatives.
Liaise with pre-assessment to get patients ready for surgery/liaise with operations team to organise pre-operative investigations
To communicate face to face and via telephone clinics for post-operative follow up patients, medical, nursing staff and patients
To develop own professional leadership within the SCP role
Contribute to a defined area of Advanced Clinical practice within the designated area of practice , promoting interdisciplinary team and collaborative working practices
Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice to other staff when necessary
Monitor standards and maintain high quality care. Report any clinical incidents via the Trust electronic reporting system and escalate issues promptly and appropriately
Participate in the delivery of educational programmes for all grades of nursing, medical and allied health professional staff.
Take responsibility for ensuring completion of any statutory or mandatory training as required for their role. Informing line manager if there is any deviance from training attendance
Adapt clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical settings.
Recognise the limits of own professional practice and competence, undertake further training and academic qualifications as required to maintain own specialist knowledge
Anticipates potential problems with planned surgical approach
Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care
Participate and assist in research, clinical audit and quality improvement projects of the department in order to promote clinical excellence
Utilise research findings in the delivery of advanced clinical patient care, developing new ways of working.
Be aware of research /trails being undertaken within the specialist field of practice
Participate in audit projects as required by the specialty, involving collating, analysing and reporting on results of the audit process.
Assist in the testing and evaluation of new equipment within the clinical area.
Collate, analyse and present reports on varying aspects of the speciality activity as required by directorate or divisional team
Ensure the results of audit and research conducted by the team are disseminated at local, regional and national level.
To share best practice; through publications and attendance/presentation opportunities at conference level.
Support the maintenance of directorate KPIs NHSLA compliance, CQC compliance and local and national clinical governance initiatives in close collaboration with the directorate senior nursing, medical and management and in collaboration with clinical governance teams.
Maintain improvements in patient safety by supporting implementation of patient safety initiatives, prompt and appropriate response to complaints resolution and escalation where appropriate
Participate in the development of policies, protocols and guidelines
Actively participate in multidisciplinary team working, build rapport and collaborative working practices with multidisciplinary team. Liaise with inter-hospital departments and personnel across organisational and professional groups. Ensuring effective communication and interpersonal skills with other disciplines and organisations
Maintain current awareness of all developments in emergency surgery and the implications this may have on all aspects of patients care, resulting in the development and updating of ongoing education programmes for all staff
Attend and participate in National study days and conferences as required
Ensure mandatory training is completed and maintained
There is a requirement for physical skills where accuracy is important
A combination of sitting, standing and walking. Participate in gynaecology oncology elective theatre sessions which would need physical effort and pace
There is frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable and/or there is frequent requirement for occasional or prolonged concentration
Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
Ability to work under pressure whilst organising own work time and maintaining excellent standards of patient care
To demonstrate the ability to manage change in a challenging environment
Ensuring as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients and visitors, in accordance with the trusts Health and Safety policies. Adhere to all Trust Policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.
Work across both Gloucester and Cheltenham sites depending on service need
Complying with Health and safety rules and regulations
Be able to adjust workload to respond to unpredictable changes in priority
Is aware of how to protect his/her own musculoskeletal system by the correct positioning of the operating table, camera stacks etc
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertaken and completed a Master levels programme of education in Surgical Care Practice.
Be able to provide pre, peri, post-operative and post discharge support and information to patients and carers to provide continuity of care
Be able to educate patients and their families on all aspects of appropriate after care eg. wound care, pain control and mobilization
Be able to use professional judgement to act as an advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management. Escalate any concerns via the nursing / professional structures as required
Able to utilise advanced knowledge and skills relating to the specialty to provide specialist advice to other members of the multidisciplinary team on the basis of patient assessment.
Recognises long-term complications of abdominal surgery
Ability to facilitate womens decision-making
Use highly developed communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients and their relatives/carers, making reports and liaising as required with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team both verbally and in writing
Assist the gynaecology oncology surgical teams in the operating theatres with robotic, laparoscopic and open surgery
Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor.
Participate in the delivery of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) according to agreed policies and procedures
Under supervision work towards safe and timely discharge and/ or transfer of care of patients from or between hospitals and services and healthcare professionals, ensuring barriers to discharge / transfer are identified and acted upon appropriately
To work under clinical supervision as part of the Multidisciplinary Team facilitating the care of patients with acute surgical wounds where required
Liaise with medical, theatre, ward and clerical staff on relevant issues to support service provision.
To maintain contemporaneous and accurate treatment records, submitting relevant statistics, reports and activity data as requested.
Ensures compliance with the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy, supporting the delivery of the Trusts Race Equality Scheme and the Trust's duty to positively promote race equality and equality of opportunity for disabled people ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups
To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional conduct or HCPC or working within and accepting responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of competence.
To be fully aware of Trust Safeguarding policies and procedures
To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers
To maintain high standards of infection control, as per hospital policy. Be responsible for assisting with maintenance of a clean working environment.
To manage own workload within clinical area and competence of the post.
Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy
Maintaining confidentiality
Maintain an awareness of professional and ethical issues to ensure care is delivered in a professional timely and courteous manner by all members of the team, respecting the different spiritual and cultural backgrounds of colleagues, patients and relatives.
Liaise with pre-assessment to get patients ready for surgery/liaise with operations team to organise pre-operative investigations
To communicate face to face and via telephone clinics for post-operative follow up patients, medical, nursing staff and patients
To develop own professional leadership within the SCP role
Contribute to a defined area of Advanced Clinical practice within the designated area of practice , promoting interdisciplinary team and collaborative working practices
Act as a clinical role model demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice to other staff when necessary
Monitor standards and maintain high quality care. Report any clinical incidents via the Trust electronic reporting system and escalate issues promptly and appropriately
Participate in the delivery of educational programmes for all grades of nursing, medical and allied health professional staff.
Take responsibility for ensuring completion of any statutory or mandatory training as required for their role. Informing line manager if there is any deviance from training attendance
Adapt clinical knowledge and skills to different clinical settings.
Recognise the limits of own professional practice and competence, undertake further training and academic qualifications as required to maintain own specialist knowledge
Anticipates potential problems with planned surgical approach
Undertake training to develop further advanced clinical practice roles required by the service in order to provide a high standard of patient care
Participate and assist in research, clinical audit and quality improvement projects of the department in order to promote clinical excellence
Utilise research findings in the delivery of advanced clinical patient care, developing new ways of working.
Be aware of research /trails being undertaken within the specialist field of practice
Participate in audit projects as required by the specialty, involving collating, analysing and reporting on results of the audit process.
Assist in the testing and evaluation of new equipment within the clinical area.
Collate, analyse and present reports on varying aspects of the speciality activity as required by directorate or divisional team
Ensure the results of audit and research conducted by the team are disseminated at local, regional and national level.
To share best practice; through publications and attendance/presentation opportunities at conference level.
Support the maintenance of directorate KPIs NHSLA compliance, CQC compliance and local and national clinical governance initiatives in close collaboration with the directorate senior nursing, medical and management and in collaboration with clinical governance teams.
Maintain improvements in patient safety by supporting implementation of patient safety initiatives, prompt and appropriate response to complaints resolution and escalation where appropriate
Participate in the development of policies, protocols and guidelines
Actively participate in multidisciplinary team working, build rapport and collaborative working practices with multidisciplinary team. Liaise with inter-hospital departments and personnel across organisational and professional groups. Ensuring effective communication and interpersonal skills with other disciplines and organisations
Maintain current awareness of all developments in emergency surgery and the implications this may have on all aspects of patients care, resulting in the development and updating of ongoing education programmes for all staff
Attend and participate in National study days and conferences as required
Ensure mandatory training is completed and maintained
There is a requirement for physical skills where accuracy is important
A combination of sitting, standing and walking. Participate in gynaecology oncology elective theatre sessions which would need physical effort and pace
There is frequent requirement for concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable and/or there is frequent requirement for occasional or prolonged concentration
Occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
Ability to work under pressure whilst organising own work time and maintaining excellent standards of patient care
To demonstrate the ability to manage change in a challenging environment
Ensuring as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of staff, patients and visitors, in accordance with the trusts Health and Safety policies. Adhere to all Trust Policies and procedures and professional code of conduct.
Work across both Gloucester and Cheltenham sites depending on service need
Complying with Health and safety rules and regulations
Be able to adjust workload to respond to unpredictable changes in priority
Is aware of how to protect his/her own musculoskeletal system by the correct positioning of the operating table, camera stacks etc
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Current registration with NMC or Health and Care Professions Council
- Masters level qualification in Surgical Care Practice
- Experience as a Surgical Care Practitioner
- Advanced general/laparoscopic surgical skills
- Understand the principles and management of major haemorrhage and emergency hysterectomy procedures, complications and risks
- Understand the principles of governance over the introduction of new procedures, equipment and devices
- Knowledge of pelvic anatomy-the bladder, ureters, bowel and genital tract and be able to recognise damage to these structures
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness of how to safely manage unexpected findings
- Recognises scope of own practice/own limitations and when to seek help
Desirable
- Surgical Care Practice in Gynaecology MSc level
- Experience of working in a gynaecology operating theatre and or robotic surgery
- Experience in audit
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Current registration with NMC or Health and Care Professions Council
- Masters level qualification in Surgical Care Practice
- Experience as a Surgical Care Practitioner
- Advanced general/laparoscopic surgical skills
- Understand the principles and management of major haemorrhage and emergency hysterectomy procedures, complications and risks
- Understand the principles of governance over the introduction of new procedures, equipment and devices
- Knowledge of pelvic anatomy-the bladder, ureters, bowel and genital tract and be able to recognise damage to these structures
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness of how to safely manage unexpected findings
- Recognises scope of own practice/own limitations and when to seek help
Desirable
- Surgical Care Practice in Gynaecology MSc level
- Experience of working in a gynaecology operating theatre and or robotic surgery
- Experience in audit
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron for Gynaecology and Fertility
Becky Hutchinson
03004226696
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-26-T0693
Job locations
Cheltenham General Hospital
Sandford Road
Cheltenham
GL53 7AN
United Kingdom
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