Specialist Surgical Assistants Wanted – Cardiac, Orthopaedic & Robotic Surgery

Advance Surgical; Leeds; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist surgical agency in the UK is seeking experienced Specialist Surgical Assistants for flexible, well-paid assignments in cardiac, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries. The ideal candidates must have relevant surgical experience and registrations. This position offers competitive pay and the chance to work with leading consultants in a professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive per-case rate

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Essential NMC, GMC, or HCPC registration required.
• Experience assisting in cardiac, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery needed.
• Competence in endoscopic radial artery and/or saphenous vein harvesting for cardiac assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled first assistance during complex surgical procedures.
• Ensure safe and efficient peri-operative support.
• Liaise with consultants and theatre coordinators.

Skills

Experience in cardiac surgery

Experience in orthopaedic surgery

Experience in laparoscopic surgery

Experience in robotic surgery

Proficiency with da Vinci robotic system

Education

NMC, GMC, or HCPC registration

Job description

Advance Surgical is expanding its network of Specialist Surgical Assistants for cardiac, orthopaedic, and robotic surgery across the UK. We work alongside leading consultants on private lists and offer flexible, well-paid assignments for experienced practitioners.

About Advance Surgical

Advance Surgical is a specialist agency supplying highly trained Specialist Surgical Assistants, including Surgical Care Practitioners, doctors, and experienced surgical assistants, to the UK’s leading private hospitals.

Our team supports world-class consultants in cardiac, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery, delivering excellence and reliability in every case. We operate primarily from London with ongoing nationwide expansion into additional centres and specialties.

Role Overview

We are expanding our network of Specialist Surgical Assistants for ad-hoc and short-term assignments across the UK.

This role is ideal for experienced practitioners seeking flexible, well-remunerated private-sector work within a professional and supportive team.

Assignments are typically consultant-led lists , with clear case details and direct liaison through our operations team.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled first assistance during complex surgical procedures within your area of expertise, for example, cardiac (endoscopic radial artery and / or saphenous vein harvesting for CABG), orthopaedic, laparoscopic, and robotic (da Vinci) surgery.
• Ensure safe and efficient peri-operative support, maintaining surgical field exposure, haemostasis, and instrument handling to the highest standards.
• Liaise with consultants, scrub teams, and theatre coordinators to ensure seamless case delivery.
• Adhere to all relevant governance, infection-control, and confidentiality requirements.
• Represent Advance Surgical professionally at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential :
• NMC, GMC, or HCPC registration.
• Experience assisting in one or more of the following specialties : cardiac, orthopaedic, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery.
• Competence in endoscopic radial artery and / or saphenous vein harvesting (EVH / SVH) for cardiac assignments.
• Proficiency in assisting with the da Vinci robotic system (patient-side) for robotic surgery assignments.

What We Offer

• Competitive per-case rate.
• Flexible scheduling around existing NHS or private commitments.

Success in This Role

You’ll thrive if you’re dependable, proactive, and calm under pressure, able to integrate quickly into new theatre teams, represent Advance Surgical effectively, and maintain the highest professional standards.