Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader for Gynaecology

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Nottingham is seeking a Registered Nurse / ODP to join the Gynaecology Theatre Team. The role includes acting as Robotic Surgical First Assistant and Deputy Team Leader. Candidates should have substantial theatre experience and strong communication skills, with a focus on developing robotic surgery practices. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years theatre experience and exposure to robotic surgery.
• Experience using the Da Vinci Robot.
• Advanced Surgical Practitioner Qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the surgical team as the first assistant for robot-assisted procedures.
• Deputise for the Team Leader, managing the team of practitioners.
• Facilitate effective communication between the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage and enthuse staff

Knowledge of robotic surgery

Education

Current level 1 NMC Registration or HPC Registration Part 1

Possession of Mentoring Course or equivalent

Tools

Da Vinci Robot

Job description

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Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse / ODP with strong clinical skills to join the Gynaecology Theatre Team, based at Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus. The Gynaecology team are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader to support the current team in managing the service, as the robotic surgery programme continues to develop across the speciality. As a registered theatre practitioner you will be able to demonstrate continued professional development, an understanding of change processes and current challenges within perioperative practice at NUH. You will also have the responsibility to act as a Deputy Team Leader within the Gynae Theatre Team.

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert

Your communication skills will be excellent and you will be able to demonstrate how you establish effective working relationships. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to engage and enthuse staff and students in the perioperative environment and have the drive and motivation to continually develop the robotic surgery service alongside the surgical team.

You will need to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the speciality, have a minimum of 4 years theatre experience and exposure to robotic surgery.

If you do not have a Surgical First Assistant qualification, you will be expected to attend and complete this, alongside the Basic Surgical Skills course.

About us

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the robotic surgical instrumentation and consumables, liaise with the necessary representatives, undergo extra training that may be required and educate theatre staff as appropriate.

Surgery and Associated Services would especially welcome applications from from a BAME background as we are currently underrepresented at this level.

Please note, the successful candidate for this post maybe required to work across site, at our other Theatre Unit based at the QMC Campus to support service needs and developments.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description for Robotic Assistant Deputy Team Leader for full details. Please see attached documents.

To support the surgical team by acting as the first assistant to the surgeon for robot-assisted surgical procedures.

To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.

To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the multi-disciplinary team and between surgical specialities.

To support staff, ensuring the provision of high quality holistic patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and Hospital policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Communication

• Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs
• Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention

Training & Qualifications

• Current level 1 NMC Registration or HPC Registration Part 1
• Possession of Mentoring Course or equivalent teaching qualification.

Experience

• Experience using with the Da Vinci Robot and associated instruments and sundries
• An advanced Surgical Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
• Experience / Certificate in Robotic Surgery Certificate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts