Surgical Care Practitioner - Robotics
The London Bridge Hospital / Private Care at Guy's
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Monday -Saturday, shift working
Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience + Shift Allowance
Join a Team at the Forefront of Surgical Innovation
We’re looking for a Surgical Care Practitioner to join ourTheatres at London Bridge Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. The theatres across ourcampus provide a vibrant, exciting, and professional environment where the advance equipment and technology is second to none.
London Bridge Hospital offers an exciting opportunity for Robotic Surgical Assistants who want to take their career to the next level. Our state-of-the-art operating theatres support a wide range of specialties, with a strong focus on advanced robotic surgery in Urology, Gynaecology, Thoracic, Colorectal and Upper GI.
As a key member of our theatre team, you’ll work hands‑on with three Da Vinci Surgical Systems and contribute to one of the UK’s largest private multi‑specialty robotic surgery programmes — with nearly 6,000 robotic procedures completed. You’ll also have the rare opportunity to work with a Da Vinci Single Port system, one of only a handful currently available in the country.
Although this role is based within Private Care at Guy’s Theatres, you will also play a key role in supporting services across both of our London Bridge sites — Main Theatres on Tooley Street and Guy’s Theatres within the Guy’s Cancer Centre. This cross-site working offers great exposure, a wider clinical experience and the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and highly skilled surgical team. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to make an impact across two dynamic surgical environments.
What you will do:
1. Assist world‑class surgeons in complex robotic procedures
2. Develop specialist skills with cutting‑edge robotic technology
3. Work within a highly experienced, forward‑thinking theatre team
4. Play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient outcomes
Successful candidates will join a large, experienced theatre team committed to excellence. We have a strong record of supporting career progression and provide ongoing development opportunities for those looking to advance or broaden their skills. If you’re passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, working with pioneering technology, and growing within a highly skilled team,London Bridge Hospital offers an environment where you can truly thrive.
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.
What you’ll bring:
5. Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner
6. MSc, PG Cert or PG Dip in Surgical Care Practice
7. Demonstrable experience with the Da Vinci Surgical Robotics System
8. Registration as a healthcare professional (e.g., Nurse or ODP)
9. Experience working as a qualified Surgical Care Practitioner
10. A complete and up‑to‑date log book
Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.
As a Surgical Care Practitioner at The London Bridge Hospital you’ll be eligible for:
11. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
12. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
13. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
14. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
15. Group Life Assurance from day one
16. Critical illness cover
17. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
18. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
19. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
20. Discounts with over 800 major retailers
Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.
Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.
To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
21. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
22. Kindness and compassion:We treat people with kindness and compassion
23. Honesty, integrity and fairness:- We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
24. Loyalty, respect and dignity:We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them
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