Surgical Care Practitioner, Band 7

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Surgical Care Practitioner to join the gynaecology team. This is a unique opportunity to develop skills in gynaecology and robotic surgery working in a specialised multidisciplinary environment, supporting complex gynaecological surgical procedures and delivering high-quality perioperative and intraoperative care. This is for 7.5hrs per week for a 12 month fixed term contract

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

14 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0560

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom

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