Job summary
Are you ready to take your surgical career to the next level? We are seeking an experienced Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) to join our dynamic team and lead in a specialist area of care.

As a registered healthcare professional with an extended scope of practice, under the supervision and direction of the Consultant Surgeon the Surgical Care Practitioner, you will act as first or second assistant for surgical procedures in theatre and be responsible for carrying out specific procedures during operations.

As Lead Specialist in this defined area of care, you will work closely with consultant surgeons, medical staff and other surgical care practitioners to develop this role to its full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of surgical innovation, supporting consultant surgeons and shaping the future of advanced clinical practice.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in operative procedures while assisting in all aspects of pre & post-operative care of Robot assisted surgical (RAS) patients. This will take place under the direct, indirect and proximal supervision of the consultant surgeons.
• Support Registrar training in Robotic Surgery across Colorectal, General Surgery, Urology specialties; performing the bedside assistant role. The SCP and consultant surgeon will be the core members of the theatre team and the Registrar will be in a training role. The SCP, who will be dedicated to Robotic Surgical delivery and surgeon training, and cannot be called away to deliver non-robotic work. The aim is to facilitate surgical training by allowing registrars time on console (as console surgeon) rather than working at the bedside as first assistant with limited access to training.
• 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.
• Work in close participation with patients and their families to ensure shared clinical decision process

About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details
Date posted
07 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
427-8200530
Job locations
Theatres Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description and person specification for further information about this opportunity.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Evidence of higher level degree (completed or ongoing). Such as: MSc Advanced Practice. Equivalent / other MSc mapped to the four pillars of advanced practice.
• Leadership/management course or validated portfolio evidence (if not part of MSc level qualification)

Desirable

• Surgical First Assistants qualification - part 1 & 2

Work experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in the operating theatre, wards or outpatient setting in a relevant speciality e.g. colorectal, general surgery or urology.

Desirable

• Demonstrate an up to date and detailed knowledge of relevant guidelines and clinical practice in colorectal, general surgery or urology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Theatres Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant, Clinical Lead Robotic Surgery
Marc Bullock
marc.bullock@nhs.net

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.