Surgical Care Practitioner – Robotics
The London Bridge Hospital / Private Care at Guy’s
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Saturday, shift working
Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Shift Allowance

We’re looking for a Surgical Care Practitioner to join our theatre team at The London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. Working across The London Bridge Hospital and Private Care at Guy’s, you’ll be part of one of the UK’s most advanced robotic surgery programmes. This is an opportunity to work in state of the art theatres that support complex procedures across urology, gynaecology, thoracic, colorectal and upper gastrointestinal surgery. With three Da Vinci Surgical Systems, access to a Da Vinci Single Port system, and almost 6,000 robotic procedures completed, you’ll be joining a team that continues to shape the future of surgical care.

As a Surgical Care Practitioner within our robotics service, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients undergoing complex robotic procedures. Working alongside highly experienced surgeons and multidisciplinary colleagues, you’ll contribute to outstanding clinical outcomes while developing your expertise with some of the most advanced surgical technology available. This role offers the unique opportunity to work across both of our London Bridge sites, providing exposure to a broad range of specialties, surgical techniques and clinical teams. You’ll be supported by colleagues who are passionate about excellence, innovation and continuous learning, with opportunities to further develop your skills and progress your career within a growing service.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll do:

• Assist surgeons during complex robotic procedures across multiple specialties
• Support the safe and effective use of Da Vinci robotic surgical systems within theatre
• Provide expert clinical care throughout the patient surgical pathway
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across both London Bridge sites
• Maintain accurate clinical records, competency requirements and professional logbooks

What you’ll bring:

• Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner
• MSc, PG Cert or PG Dip in Surgical Care Practice
• Demonstrable experience with the Da Vinci Surgical Robotics System
• Current registration as a healthcare professional, such as a Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
• Experience working as a qualified Surgical Care Practitioner with a complete and up to date logbook

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Surgical Care Practitioner – Robotics you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
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