Surgical Care Practitioner Cardiothoracic

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and qualifiedSurgical Care Practitioner in Cardiothoracic Surgery with experience in endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting, or interest to develop and learn endoscopic skills to join our specialist surgical team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting complex cardiothoracic procedures and delivering high-quality patient care across the entire surgical pathway, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative practice, and post-operative management.

The post holder will demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and professional judgement while working collaboratively within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the role includes leading the development and integration of the Surgical Care Practitioner team, including supervision of trainee SCPs.

This position also offers the opportunity to contribute to service improvement through leadership in education, training, research, and clinical audit, ensuring continuous enhancement of patient care and surgical outcomes. Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills are essential to succeed in this rewarding and progressive role.

Main duties of the job

Skilled in endoscopic vein harvesting and endoscopic radial artery harvesting.

Independent practitioner in open harvesting techniqueo Conduct thorough preoperative assessments, including evaluation of conduit harvesting sites, while considering the patient’s medical history.o Provide clear communication, information, and reassurance to patients and their carers.o Arrange and interpret investigations such as angiograms, chest X-rays, ECGs, and blood tests.o Educate patients and carers with accurate information to support informed decisions and healthy lifestyle choices.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc in surgical practice
  • experience in cardiothoracic minimum 4 years

Desirable

  • Masters level education and qualification
  • evh skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 15 July 2026

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