Surgical Care Practioner

Job description

Surgical Care Practitioner (Band 8a)

Location: Oxford

Specialty: General Surgery (Colorectal / HPB / UGI)

Band: 8a

Working Pattern: Full-time (flexible working considered)

About the Role

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Surgical Care Practitioner (Band 8a) to join a dynamic and progressive General Surgery service.

You will practise with a high level of autonomy and accountability, managing complex surgical patients across the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative pathway. While appointed within a core specialty (Colorectal, HPB, or UGI), you will be supported to work across specialties for less complex procedures as services develop.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practice

• Deliver autonomous, consultant-level clinical care to surgical patients across outpatient, inpatient, and theatre settings.
• Coordinate care throughout the surgical pathway, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management, including initiating treatment plans and referrals.
• Act as an independent prescriber, managing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments within scope of practice.
• Support Consultant Surgeons in theatre, including first assisting, delegated consent, patient positioning, suturing, and robotic bedside assistance where trained.
• Independently run specialist outpatient clinics, including cancer and rapid-access pathways, with appropriate support.

Essential

• Current UK professional registration (NMC / HCPC)
• MSc in Surgical Care Practice (or equivalent advanced practice qualification)
• Independent Prescriber (annotated on professional register)
• Significant experience as a Surgical Care Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner
• Strong clinical decision-making, leadership, and communication skills
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, audit, and service development

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Robotic surgery experience
• Leadership or management qualification
• Research experience, publications, or presentations

Why Join?

You’ll be supported to work at the top of your professional scope, contribute to innovation, and develop your career within a collaborative, values-driven organisation.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Oxfordshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English