Surgical Care Practitioner Robotic Surgery

The main purpose of this established clinical role is to assist the Consultant Surgeons who carry out Robotic Surgical Lists in the operating theatre as the robotic surgical assistant. The SCP will act as the patient side first surgical assistant in all robotic procedures.

In addition, as appropriate depending on speciality, training status and experience, they will undertake duties beyond that of scrub practitioner; including contributing to the pre-operative setting (Pre-assessment clinic), input into early post-operative inpatient care particularly with regards to Enhanced Recovery Pathways and in the outpatient clinic following discharge., The post holder will, as appropriate depending on speciality, training status and experience, have opportunities to be involved with specialist clinics acting autonomously within agreed boundaries in keeping with recognised competencies acquired during continuing professional development. They will always act within their scope of practice, at a predetermined level of supervision and follow agreed guidelines and protocols. Robotic assistants will have individual Nurse Mentors and Surgeon Mentors who would support them in their clinical roles and duties.

In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless robotic surgical service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. Being part of this specialist team, the SCP must develop towards demonstrating a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education, clinical care and support to health care professionals and patients.

The post holder will, through their development to and / or experience as qualified SCP, contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues; always ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.