Bank Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner

One Stop Healthcare; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance

Discounted Cinema Tickets

Free on-site parking

Job summary

One Stop Healthcare in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner to join the Theatre team on a Bank basis. The role emphasizes assisting the consultant surgeon, suturing with autonomy, and supporting pre- and post-operative care.

The ideal candidate will be NMC/HCPC registered with a scrub post-registration qualification, an SFA course, and solid theatre scrub and Surgical First Assistant experience, preferably in private healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC with no referrals/restrictions to practice.
• Scrub post-registration qualification.
• SFA Course.
• Current and consolidated experience as a theatre scrub practitioner and willingness to learn/participate in other procedures.
• Current and consolidated experience as a Surgical First Assistant, ideally within a private healthcare setting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Orthopaedic background.

Responsibilities

• Act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing.
• Participate and assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required.
• Demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct.
• Practice within the limits of OSH policies and guidelines.
• Be expected to maintain a high level of skill and professionalism.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registered

SFA course

ILS

Theatre scrub experience

Surgical First Assistant

Orthopaedic background

CPD evidence

Job description

Bank Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Basis: Bank

We have an exciting opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a Bank basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary plus benefits.

About Us

At One Stop Healthcare, we’re more than a private hospital — we’re a team of people united by one shared purpose: to enrich healthcare - for our patients, our people and our community. Based in Hemel Hempstead, we bring together world-class expertise with cutting-edge medical technology to offer a wide range of services under one roof, including GP, dental, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and day surgery, making high-quality care more connected and accessible for everyone.

What truly sets us apart is how we care. As a people business, the patient is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in being there for our patients and each other: in person, in time and on site. We build real relationships, take the initiative, and always act with compassion and integrity. Before we do anything, you will always find us safe, proactive and personal — these are the foundations we are built on.

Working with us means joining a growing, forward-thinking organisation that values people as much as technology. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where every role matters, and every idea is heard. Together, we’re shaping a more dependable, dynamic, and personal approach to private healthcare – 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include to:

• Act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing.
• Participate and assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required.
• Demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct.
• Practice within the limits of OSH policies and guidelines.
• Be expected to maintain a high level of skill and professionalism.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC with no referrals/restrictions to practice.
• Scrub post-registration qualification.
• SFA Course.
• ILS
• Current and consolidated experience as a theatre scrub practitioner and willingness to learn/participate in other procedures.
• Current and consolidated experience as a Surgical First Assistant, ideally within a private healthcare setting.
• Evidence of continuing. professional development.
• Orthopaedic background.

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Benefits we offer

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.

We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.

We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.

Benefits include:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance
• Discounted Cinema Tickets
• Free on-site parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 11/11/26. We may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.