Surgical First Assistant

  • Location

    West Sussex

  • Sector:

    Hospital, Surgical

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £37000 - £40000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Drew Gilmore

  • Contact email:

    drew@healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    020 7193 4003

  • Job ref:

    TR-JOB-33105

  • Published:

    9 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-12-04

  • Startdate:

    2024-11-06

Surgical First Assistant - Private Hospital, West Sussex - Up to £40,000 p/a

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 Hours per week

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading independent healthcare provider, part of a renowned nationwide network known for delivering complex surgeries and exceptional care across its hospitals and clinics.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Surgical First Assistant to join the Theatre Department at a private hospital in West Sussex. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive, high-quality surgical environment.
As a Surgical First Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing safe and high-quality care to patients during their perioperative phase. The role requires flexibility in working hours to cover various shifts as needed.
Surgical First Assistant - Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration
  • ILS (Immediate Life Support) certification
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Maths and English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent
  • Proficiency in PC use, including relevant software and systems
  • Experience in customer care, particularly in challenging situations
  • Previous experience in an acute healthcare environment
Surgical First Assistant - Key Responsibilities

As a Surgical First Assistant, you will:
  • Deliver safe, quality care to patients during their perioperative phase
  • Assist in the management and organization of care within the Operating Department
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the surgical department
  • Develop and enhance both your own skills and knowledge, as well as support the development of others
  • Apply and promote best evidence-based practice within your scope of practice
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures relevant to the role
  • Maintain knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act and implement appropriate measures to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors
  • Assemble, check, and prepare surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a variety of operative procedures
Benefits

The healthcare provider offers a competitive salary and a wide range of employee benefits, including:
  • 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at the provider's hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
  • Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
  • Family-Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
  • Non-contributory life insurance
  • Access to a staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards, and voluntary benefits
  • Resources, tools, and services to support employee wellbeing
  • Employee recognition programs and industry-leading training and development opportunities
Commutable from:

This role is easily accessible from several locations around West Sussex, including:
  1. Worthing
  2. Littlehampton
  3. Lancing
  4. Brighton
  5. Shoreham-by-Sea
  6. Crawley
  7. Horsham
  8. Arundel
  9. Chichester
  10. Bognor Regis
  11. Haywards Heath
  12. Hove
If you are a skilled and motivated Surgical First Assistant looking to join a dynamic and supportive team, apply now for this exciting opportunity in West Sussex.

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