Band 8a Surgical Care Practitioner - Kidney Cancer

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 8a Surgical Care Practitioner - Kidney Cancer The closing date is 20 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our highly reputable Specialist Kidney Cancer Team as a Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP). This post is being offered as a Band 8a qualified SCP, or as a Band 7 trainee SCP post which would include a funded place on the three-year MSc programme. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to provide an expert SCP role in the Specialist Centre for Kidney Cancer. The successful applicant will have experience within the theatre environment and will work as an integral member of the Kidney Cancer and theatre team. The SCP will perform their extended role to provide high quality perioperative care across a range of robotic and laparoscopic kidney procedures. Audit and research interest is important for the role. The SCP will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users to ensure patients receive a seamless surgical experience. They will act as a highly specialised role model and leader for all members of staff and play a major role in the continuous development of the service. About us The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £66,274 to £73,496 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 391-RFL-8293291 Job locations Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential Registered general nurse Relevant First Degree Masters' degree in Surgical Care Practice (Qualified SCP) Appropriate teaching certificate or extensive teaching experience Advance assessment qualification (OSCE) Advance communication skills course Evidence of recent professional / management / leadership development Basic Surgical Skills (RCS course) First Surgical Assistant Course (Intuitive-Da Vinci) Desirable Non-medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake Intravesical chemotherapy (mitomycin) administration course or willingness to undertake Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments. Experience Essential Extensive experience in Urology (Kidney) Robotic/Laparoscopic/Open Assisting as SCP for: ? Partial N