Flexible Bank Theatre Practitioner/Surgical First Assistant

Practice Plus Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank rate £28.57/hour

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Bank Theatre Practitioner / Surgical First Assistant to join our high-performing theatre team in the UK. This flexible, zero-hour role supports Consultants during a range of surgical procedures and contributes to patient care across the perioperative pathway.

You will work as an advanced practitioner in the operating department, providing perioperative support and assisting as a Surgical First Assistant when required.

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.

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

ENB 183/176

Teaching qualification

Theatre experience

Team leadership

Job description

Practice Plus Group is seeking a Bank Theatre Practitioner / Surgical First Assistant to join our high-performing theatre team in the UK. This flexible, zero-hour role supports Consultants during a range of surgical procedures and contributes to patient care across the perioperative pathway.

You will work as an advanced practitioner in the operating department, providing perioperative support and assisting as a Surgical First Assistant when required.