Bank Surgical First Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank rate £28.57 per hour

Flexible shifts

High performing clinical team

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Bank Theatre Practitioner / Surgical First Assistant to join a high-performing theatre team in Ilford. The role supports Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues across the perioperative pathway, delivering safe, efficient surgical care and patient-focused service.

You’ll work as an advanced practitioner, assisting with positioning, prepping, haemostasis and theatre governance while maintaining records and contributing to education and development.

Qualifications

• Specialist theatre qualification such as ENB 183/176 or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' operating theatre experience.
• Experience managing or leading teams within a clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary team working and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Working as an advanced practitioner within the operating department.
• Supporting Consultants as a Surgical First Assistant during surgical procedures.
• Assisting with patient positioning, prepping and surgical exposure.
• Supporting haemostasis, tissue retraction, suction and camera manipulation as appropriate.
• Preparing and maintaining theatre equipment, instruments and consumables.
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues and students.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, KPI monitoring and service improvement initiatives.
• Supporting efficient theatre utilisation and patient flow.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participating in education, mentorship and professional development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Education

ENB 183/176

Teaching qualification

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you an experienced Surgical First Assistant, Theatre Practitioner or Advanced Scrub Practitioner looking for flexible working opportunities within a high-performing theatre environment? We are looking for a Bank Theatre Practitioner / Surgical First Assistant to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside leading Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, supporting a wide range of surgical procedures while delivering exceptional patient care.

As our Bank Theatre Practitioner / SFA, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality surgical services. You'll provide advanced clinical support throughout the perioperative pathway and work directly alongside Consultants as a Surgical First Assistant when required.

You'll contribute to patient assessment, care planning, theatre efficiency, staff development and clinical governance activities while helping to maintain the highest standards of care, safety and patient experience.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option-but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

What you’ll be doing

• Working as an advanced practitioner within the operating department.
• Supporting Consultants as a Surgical First Assistant during surgical procedures.
• Assisting with patient positioning, prepping and surgical exposure.
• Supporting haemostasis, tissue retraction, suction and camera manipulation as appropriate.
• Preparing and maintaining theatre equipment, instruments and consumables.
• Supervising and supporting junior colleagues and students.
• Contributing to clinical governance, audit, KPI monitoring and service improvement initiatives.
• Supporting efficient theatre utilisation and patient flow.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Participating in education, mentorship and professional development activities.

What we’ll look for in you

• Specialist theatre qualification such as ENB 183/176 or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification.
• Minimum 2 years' operating theatre experience.
• Experience managing or leading teams within a clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong understanding of multidisciplinary team working and clinical governance.

What you can expect in return

• A bank rate of £28.57 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.