Surgical Care Practioner

Surgical Care Practitioner (Band 8a) Location: Oxford Specialty : General Surgery (Colorectal / HPB / UGI) Band : 8a Working Pattern : Full-time (flexible working considered) About the Role Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Surgical Care Practitioner (Band 8a) to join a dynamic and progressive General Surgery service. You will practise with a high level of autonomy and accountability, managing complex surgical patients across the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative pathway. While appointed within a core specialty (Colorectal, HPB, or UGI), you will be supported to work across specialties for less complex procedures as services develop. Key Responsibilities Advanced Clinical Practice Deliver autonomous, consultant-level clinical care to surgical patients across outpatient, inpatient, and theatre settings. Coordinate care throughout the surgical pathway, working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Undertake advanced assessment, diagnosis, and management, including initiating treatment plans and referrals. Act as an independent prescriber, managing pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments within scope of practice. Support Consultant Surgeons in theatre, including first assisting, delegated consent, patient positioning, suturing, and robotic bedside assistance where trained. Independently run specialist outpatient clinics, including cancer and rapid-access pathways, with appropriate support. Essential Current UK professional registration (NMC / HCPC) MSc in Surgical Care Practice (or equivalent advanced practice qualification) Independent Prescriber (annotated on professional register) Significant experience as a Surgical Care Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner Strong clinical decision-making, leadership, and communication skills Evidence of ongoing CPD, audit, and service development Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification Robotic surgery experience Leadership or management qualification Research experience, publications, or presentations Why Join? You’ll be supported to work at the top of your professional scope, contribute to innovation, and develop your career within a collaborative, values-driven organisation.