Surgical First Assistant

Synergy Medical; England; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive rates of pay

Fast Track Compliance

Dedicated Consultant

Flexible working hours

Ongoing agency opportunities

Training and development support

Résumé du poste

Synergy Medical is recruiting experienced Surgical First Assistants to work across North West England. The role supports surgeons and the theatre team through the perioperative process, maintaining sterile technique and high standards of care. Flexible hours with ongoing agency opportunities and dedicated consultant support are offered.

Qualifications

• Recognised SFA qualification is required.
• Experience in UK operating theatres is essential.
• Proven ability to maintain sterile technique and patient safety.

Responsabilités

• Surgical First Assistance during procedures
• Support surgeons and the theatre team
• Maintain sterile technique and aseptic practice
• Prepare and handle surgical instruments
• Support patient positioning and safety
• Work within the multidisciplinary theatre team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Follow infection prevention and clinical governance procedures

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patient safety

Formation

Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification

NMC registration or equivalent

Outils

Surgical instruments knowledge

Sterile techniques

Description du poste

Surgical First Assistant

North West England, United Kingdom | Temporary | Health & Social Care

Location: North West England
Shift: Day
Job Type: Flexible Hours

Job Description

We are currently recruiting experienced Surgical First Assistants to work within established healthcare environments across North West England.

The successful candidate will support surgeons and the wider theatre team during surgical procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative process.

Key Responsibilities

• Surgical First Assistance during procedures

• Supporting surgeons and the theatre team

• Maintaining sterile technique and aseptic practice

• Preparing and handling surgical instruments

• Supporting patient positioning and safety

• Working effectively within the multidisciplinary theatre team

• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation

• Following infection prevention, health & safety, and clinical governance procedures

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay

• Fast Track Compliance

• Dedicated Consultant

• Flexible working hours

• Ongoing agency opportunities

• Training and development support

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognised Surgical First Assistant (SFA) qualification

• Previous UK theatre experience

• Recent experience working as a Surgical First Assistant

• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile techniques

• Previous experience working in Theatres

• Relevant professional registration, such as NMC or equivalent

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Commitment to patient safety and high standards of care

• Right to work in the UK

Synergy Medical is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.