Surgical Care Practitioner

Main area Robotic surgery
- Multi-speciality Grade Band 8a Contract 1 year (Fixed term) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B Town Cambridge Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 30/10/2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a trained surgical practitioner with robotic experience (Band
-8A)
We are looking for a Robotic experienced SCP to cover multi-speciality including, ENT, urology, Gynaecology, colorectal and Hepatobiliary.

The role will involve assisting with all surgical procedures with a focus on robotically assisted surgery. You will be involved with the care of the patient through their entire surgical pathway from pre-assessment to post-operative care.

• Participate in operative procedures and aspects of pre & post-operative care of Robot assisted surgical (RAS) patients under the supervision of the consultant surgeons.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, diagnosis implementation and evaluation of care, as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist skills.
• Be involved in the strategic review and improvement of clinical services as appropriate through active participation with the multi-professional team.
• Be responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.
• Working in close participation with patients and their families to ensure shared clinical decision process.

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care
Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
Career and development opportunities
Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
Research experience and opportunities
Lovely location and quality of life
Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

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Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:

- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed term contract. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term position.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 18th October 2026.

Interviews are due to be held on 30th October 2026.

All appointments with a start date on or after 1 October 2026 will be subject to a 12-week probationary period. This provides a structured and supportive period to help you settle into your…