Surgical Assistant - (Surgical Care Practitioner)

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Reference	SCPICS7-01
Trust / Employer	Independent Clinical Services
Location	BRISTOL, UK
Career Level	Senior Nurse
Specialism	Adult / General
Working Hours	Full Time
Salary	£32,000 - £40,000 per year
Vacancies	2
Updated Date	July 6th 2010
Start Date	ASAP

Surgical Care Practitioner - Required
(Surgical Assistant)

Up to c£40K + Relocation package
35 days annual leave + excellent package

Background;
We are pleased to invite candidates to apply for this exciting role working for a prestigious private healthcare company. We have been asked to recruit on behalf of this company for their new start up project in the South West.

Role;
An expert independent practitioner working as a key member of the surgical team.
Under the direction of the consultant surgeons the post holder will carry out operative procedures, whilst assisting with all aspects of pre- operative, intra-operative and post operative care. The post holder is identified as a clinical specialist within the employing authority and will be expected to perform duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.

Responsibilities;
• Assist in the clinical assessment, examination, of patients for surgery
• Reporting and referring an abnormal findings to the appropriate clinic and act accordingly upon the results.
• Assist in complex surgery minimizing patient risk, improving care quality and maximizing patient satisfaction

Educational requirements;
• Registered Nurse (part 1 of registrar)
• Surgery – New ways of working in Surgery training, surgical care practitioner (SCP) course
• Theatre – Operating Department Practitioner Course (ENB 176)
• Anaesthetics - Anaesthetic Nursing Course (ENB 182)
• Teaching - Assessing/Mentoring course or equivalent (ENB 998)
• Prescribing – Extended and supplementary Nurse Prescribing Course
• Pre-op Assessment – Pre assessment course

Experience requirements;
• Minimum of two years recent experience in a clinical critical care environment as a competent SCP
• Experience in liaising with senior managers/senior clinicians
• Competent in teaching, supervising and assessing learners in a clinical setting


Salary Package;
C£40’000 per annum + Excellent supporting package
Relocation package also available
• Paid annual leave: 27 days holiday plus 8 days public holidays
• Support for Continuing Professional Development.
• Company Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory scheme on joining.
• Basic 37.5 hour week + opportunities to increase earnings through additional shifts and overtime working

To find out more about this position and others like it please contact our permanent recruitment team on (0845) 650 0193. Please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to mike.tait@ukics.com at Independent Clinical Services and Thornbury Nursing Services

Application and Shortlist Options

To apply candidates must have a valid NMC Pin Number.
Do not apply for this job if you are an overseas applicant looking for a supervised placement.

Contact Details

Mike Tait
Independent Clinical Services
Unit A
Estune Business Park
Long Ashton
Bristol
BS41 9FH

Permanent Recruitment Tel:
0844 824 8005

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