Surgical First Assistant

Where providing better care gives a greater sense of pride

As an experienced Surgical First Assistant, you’ve probably become used to sacrificing evenings, Sundays and Bank holidays for the job you love. Well, we can offer you a great role as part of a friendly, welcoming and expert multidisciplinary theatre team –no night work, no Sundays, no on-call and no bank holidays. Enjoy a better balance between your work and your home life, as you grow in your role and take your career development just as far and as fast as you want to.

About the role

You’ll be a vital part of a professional, friendly and compassionate team supported by our experienced Theatre Manager. Our focus at all times is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality treatment quickly, in clean and comfortable surroundings, and you’ll do everything you can to ensure the patient’s treatment is of the highest standard.

Who we're looking for

A Registered NMC Nurse with experience of being a scrub practitioner in a theatre, or an HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioner, with:

• Surgical First Assistant qualification or working towards it
• Proven experience of working in a theatre as a scrub practitioner
• Knowledge and experience of working with an orthopaedic team will be key in this role
• Up to date with current research and developments in theatre practise, along with
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk management within the operating department

What you can expect in return

•        Salary of up to £49,726 per annum pro rata depending on experience
•        Work 28.5 hours over 4 days
•        No Sunday working
•        No working on a Bank Holiday
•        No on-call or night work
•        An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
•        The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
•           Outstanding long-term career opportunities