Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) or Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
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- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36 hours
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 11/09/2026
- Closes
- 25/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) or Trainee SCP to join the Cardiothoracic Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The role involves supporting high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the surgical pathway, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative assistance, and post-operative management. Applicants should be registered healthcare professionals with acute surgical or critical care experience, ideally holding a Masters in Surgical Care Practice or equivalent. Trainee SCPs will receive a structured development programme. The successful candidate will also contribute to service development, quality improvement, teaching, and professional leadership.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £52,845 – £61,466 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255648
Salary:
Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466)
Job closing date:
25/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36 hours
Job posted date:
11/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Cardiothoracic
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Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) or Trainee Surgical Care Practitioner
Cardiothoracic Service, Division of Surgery
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cardiothoracic Department, Division of Surgery, at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) to join our well-established multidisciplinary team on a permanent basis.
The Cardiothoracic Service provides specialist care for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery across the North of Scotland. The SCP plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the surgical pathway, working closely with consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, junior medical staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
As a Surgical Care Practitioner within this service, you will contribute to the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of cardiothoracic surgical patients. The role encompasses peri-opera
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