Cardiac Surgical Care Practitioner - London, United Kingdom - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Surgical Care Practitioner to join the Cardiac Surgical team at St Thomas' Hospital.

We are currently looking for an experienced, energetic and self-motivated individual to join our existing team of cardiac surgical care practitioners who are passionate about theatre nursing and their role.

The successful applicants will also have the ability to work effectively and flexibly within the busy cardiac department here at St Thomas'.

Closing date: 29/04/2024 at Midnight

Working under the direction and supervision of the Cardiac Surgeons, the successful applicants will assist senior and junior clinicians during cardiac surgery.

You will be able to work autonomously in harvesting conduit for coronary artery bypass surgery, assist in all surgical procedures and contribute to the pre-, peri and post-operative care of the patients.

Must be able to participate in the services on call rota.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

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Thomas' Hospital is located in the centre of London and can offer an innovative, challenging and inspirational career experience in cardiovascular surgery.

Within this site sits the cardiovascular theatre department, consisting of 4 cardiac theatres and one hybrid theatre.

As a tertiary referral centre, the Cardiovascular department prides itself in being nationally and internationally renowned for its services, quality of staff and academic departments.

The Cardiac Surgical team is a highly technical and highly specialised team consisting of senior & junior clinicians, theatre staff and perfusionists.

Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

Assist in all aspects of cardiovascular surgery including; harvesting of vein and radial conduit, utilising conventional and endoscopic techniques and assisting in the surgical opening and closure of patients

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexible to cover a range of shift patterns and on calls to meet the needs of the theatres and the cardiovascular department

A commitment to the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based care

Promoting best practice and contributing towards quality improvements.

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Participation in on call rota

See job description for further details