Surgical Care Practitioner
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9339-25-0967 |
Summary
Clinical Pre-operative: To take part in ward rounds prior to surgery, including independently checking consent and performing surgical site marking of patients prior to undergoing surgery. To be responsible for the setting up of specialist equipment and positioning the patient in theatre To perform urinary catheterisation for both male and female patients undergoing surgery. To ensure all equipment necessary for surgery is arranged in advance with theatre. Clinical - Peri-operative: To prepare and drape the skin prior to surgery To act competently in the role of first or second assistant for all types of Orthopaedic surgery To assist the surgeon and perform invasive procedures where appropriate such as incision, tissue retraction, surgical haemostasis, dislocation/reduction of joints, and drain insertion. To perform deep and superficial wound closure under the direct or indirect supervision of medical staff. To handle surgical instruments to perform suturing and knot tying, apply ligatures, suction, and application of wound dressings. To infiltrate surgical sites, wounds, and joints under medical supervision. To undertake briefings and debriefings, as part of or on behalf of the surgical team, highlighting any potential problems. To perform parts of the surgical procedure when necessary, if deemed competent and appropriate by the Orthopaedic surgeon. Please read job description for full details of description and main responsibilities.