Surgical First Assistant

Circle Health Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a Registered Practitioner to ensure the delivery of safe, quality care in the perioperative phase. The ideal candidate must have NMC or HCPC registration and experience in acute healthcare. Responsibilities include assisting in patient care, contributing to quality improvement, and applying healthcare regulations. The role offers competitive salaries and extensive employee benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration required.
• Experience in acute healthcare settings is essential.
• Must have ILS and mentorship qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase.
• Assist in the delivery of patient care and contribute to quality improvement.
• Apply legislation, policies, and procedures correctly.

Skills

Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration

Proficient in the use of a PC

Experience in customer care

Orthopaedic experience

Education

Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent

Mentorship qualification

ILS

Job description

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
• ILS.
• Mentorship qualification
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
• Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
• Previous experience working within an acute healthcare environment.
• Orthopaedic experience.

Duties of this role include:

• To deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care. To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department.
• Assist in the delivery of patient care.
• Contribute to quality improvement.
• Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
• Apply and promote best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.
• Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
• Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
• Achieve agreed objectives and demonstrating CHG behaviours at all time.
• Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including :

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.