Robotic Surgery First Assistant – Theatres

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday leave and discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a Surgical First Assistant to support the Clyde Robotic initiative at Royal Alexandra Hospital. The post requires either prior SFA training or willingness to undertake this training as a trainee.

The role involves robotic theatre duties, port insertion, docking/undocking, instrument provision, and assisting across colorectal and urology procedures, with a commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the NMC register, or have previously undertaken the SFA training.
• Significant post-registration theatre experience, including senior practitioner level.
• Completion of Advanced Scrub Practitioner parts 1 & 2.
• Understanding of colorectal disease and laparoscopic/robotic procedures.
• Competent in IT packages (Word & Excel) and committed to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Train and act as First Assistant in Robotic Surgery.
• Assist in laparoscopic/robotic port insertion, docking and undocking robotic arms.
• Provide instruments and retract structures; assist in colorectal/urology procedures.
• Open pelvic oncological surgery when feasible to support learning.
• Educate patients pre- and post-operatively; mentor junior staff.
• Engage in peer review and promote nursing standards within the team.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Clinical theatre experience

Interpersonal skills

Lifelong learning

IT literacy (Word, Excel)

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

SFA training (or willingness to train)

Advanced Scrub Practitioner parts 1 & 2

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a Surgical First Assistant to support the Clyde Robotic initiative at Royal Alexandra Hospital. The post requires either prior SFA training or willingness to undertake this training as a trainee.

The role involves robotic theatre duties, port insertion, docking/undocking, instrument provision, and assisting across colorectal and urology procedures, with a commitment to patient safety and continuous professional development.