Advanced Surgical First Assistant – Band 7

Transformation Unit; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Surgical First Assistant (Band 7) to deliver direct patient care and support the surgical team in a busy NHS environment. The role requires NMC registration, specialist training, and strong MDT collaboration within a 37.5-hour week.

The post offers a permanent full-time contract, salary around £49,387 per year, and opportunities to participate in research-based practice, pre-operative assessments, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• NMC registration and specialist training are essential.
• Experience in NHS surgical settings is expected.
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary teams is required.
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge to surgical practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care within caseload per trust policies.
• Work within Surgical First Assistant scope supporting the surgeon.
• Maintain and update clinical competencies; identify training needs.
• Participate in MDT meetings and research-based practice.
• Carry out pre-operative assessment and address patient needs.

Skills

Surgical first assistant

NMC Registered

Communication skills

MDT collaboration

Education

Specialist training completed

NMC Registration

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Advanced Surgical First Assistant (Band 7) to deliver direct patient care and support the surgical team in a busy NHS environment. The role requires NMC registration, specialist training, and strong MDT collaboration within a 37.5-hour week.

The post offers a permanent full-time contract, salary around £49,387 per year, and opportunities to participate in research-based practice, pre-operative assessments, and ongoing professional development.