Surgical Care Practitioner - Urology

Main area Urology Grade Band 8a Contract Permanent:
Band 7 in training, 8a if Accredited Surgical Care Practitioner Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Required to work evenings when assigned to three-session operating theatres) Job
-ASCR
9013-GB

Site Southmead Hospital Operating Unit Town Bristol Salary £49,387 - £64,750 pa, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
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The Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) is an advanced clinical practitioner working within the Urology theatres. The role is characterised by a high degree of clinical expertise, autonomous decision making, professional accountability and leadership across the peri-operative patient pathway.

The post holder will work in partnership with Consultant Urological Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-based care for patients undergoing urological surgery.

The SCP will undertake advanced clinical practice within agreed governance frameworks and Royal College of Surgeons guidance, providing expert assessment, peri-operative management, intra-operative surgical assistance and post-operative care.

The post holder will undertake credentialed surgical interventions within their agreed scope of practice including robotic bedside assistance, port placement, tissue retraction, wound closure and other delegated surgical procedures under consultant supervision.

The SCP will function as an autonomous advanced practitioner, contributing to service leadership, workforce development, education, governance, quality improvement and research across the Urology Service.

The post holder will demonstrate practice across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:
Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management, Education and Research.

The Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) will provide advanced clinical practice within the Urology service, supporting patients throughout the peri-operative and post-operative pathway and working closely with Consultant Urological Surgeons and the wider multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will:

• Undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessment, post-operative management and autonomous clinical decision-making within the agreed scope of practice.
• Provide advanced surgical assistance during urological and robotic-assisted procedures, including port placement, tissue retraction, haemostasis, suturing and wound closure.
• Identify and elevate post-operative complications and contribute to discharge planning, enhanced recovery and optimisation of the robotic surgical pathway.
• Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, acting as an expert clinical resource.
• Provide professional leadership and contribute to service planning, workforce development, clinical governance and patient safety.
• Lead and support education, training, mentorship and competency development for theatre staff, junior doctors, trainee SCPs and other MDT members.
• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement, service…