Part-Time Surgical First Assistant – Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health Group; Northwood; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Theatre Practitioner - SFA on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week) with a salary up to £52,640 per year. The role covers a flexible shift pattern and supports the theatres team across multiple surgical specialties.

The successful candidate will be registered (NMC or HCPC) with a Surgical First Assistant qualification, strong perioperative experience, and a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC or HCPC) with post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Demonstrable perioperative experience with competence in surgical assistance tasks and aseptic technique.
• Extensive orthopaedic scrub background desirable.
• Good understanding of surgical anatomy, patient positioning, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented, patient-focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
• ILS
• Experience working across multiple surgical specialities.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Manual Handling training.
• Familiarity with theatre scheduling systems and electronic documentation.
• Participation in clinical audit, teaching, or quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, including tissue retraction, haemostasis, suctioning, and wound management where trained and competent.
• Support safe patient positioning prior to the surgical procedure in accordance with the surgeon’s requirements and patient safety protocols.
• Assist with the application of sterile drapes and ensure the surgical field is maintained throughout the procedure.
• Support patients by promoting dignity, empathy, and respect throughout their theatre experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families pre- and post-operatively to ensure comfort and reassurance, where appropriate.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ needs, concerns, and cultural preferences, contributing to a safe and compassionate environment.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners, and recovery staff to support seamless, coordinated care.
• Adhere to all policies and protocols relating to infection prevention, patient identification, consent, and surgical safety checklists.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Perioperative experience

Aseptic technique

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient safety

ILS trained

Education

Surgical First Assistant qualification

Job description

Bishops Wood Hospital in Middlesex, part of Circle Health Group, is hiring a Theatre Practitioner - SFA on a part-time basis (22.5 hours per week) with a salary up to £52,640 per year. The role covers a flexible shift pattern and supports the theatres team across multiple surgical specialties.

The successful candidate will be registered (NMC or HCPC) with a Surgical First Assistant qualification, strong perioperative experience, and a focus on compassionate patient care.