Surgical First Assistant

Tridenthealth; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare agency in York is seeking an experienced Surgical First Assistant (SFA) to join their operating theatre team. This role involves assisting consultants across various specialties, offering a fantastic opportunity for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months SFA experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay between £41.00 – £45.00 per hour and various benefits including weekly pay and pension options.

Benefits

Free and efficient compliance registration process

High and competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

Pension Options

Refer a friend scheme

Ongoing work consultancy

Qualifications

• Be NMC/HCPC registered with an unrestricted pin.
• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year post SFA qualification experience.
• Compassionate, showcasing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of surgical procedures including general, urology, and gynaecology.
• Work with consultants from all across the UK.
• Gain exposure to innovative clinical techniques.

Skills

Excellent patient care

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Trident Healthcare Solutions are a fast-growing agency supplying temporary workers part time, full time or ad hoc agency basis shifts. We take great pride in the service we give to both our members and our clients.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and committed Surgical First Assistant (SFA) to join our operating theatre team. Consultants come to work with us from all across the UK and you will work closely with them and be exposed to the latest innovative, evidence-based clinical techniques.

You will be working with a wide variety of specialisms.

Our client covers a wide variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology and ENT.

Responsibilities

• Have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of theatre experience post qualification Surgical First Assistant experience. The role covers multi-specialties therefore this is a fantastic opportunity to branch out and develop your knowledge and experience.
• Every day is never the same due to the diversity of the workload, making this theatre department a fantastic place to work.
• Most importantly our theatre staff are experienced in a variety of surgical procedures, these will include general, ophthalmology, bariatric, urology, gynaecology to name a few.

Requirements

• Be NMC/HCPC registered – your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
• Have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year post SFA qualification experience.
• Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care with strong communication skills

Salary

Between £41.00 – £45.00 per hour during weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Benefits

• Free and efficient compliance registration process
• High and competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Pension Options
• Refer a friend scheme
• Ongoing work consultancy