Surgical First Assistant — Flexible Theatre Roles

Synergymedicalrec; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergymedicalrec is seeking experienced Surgical First Assistants to join the Theatres department at a private hospital in North England. The role involves assisting surgeons and theatre staff, maintaining sterile fields, handling instruments, and ensuring infection control and patient safety.

Applicants should have a Surgical First Assistant qualification, UK theatres experience, current NMC or equivalent registration, and right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Surgical First Assistant qualification is required.
• Previous UK theatres experience is required.
• Recent Surgical First Assistant experience is required.
• Experience working in a hospital theatre environment is expected.
• Good knowledge of sterile techniques is essential.
• Strong clinical and communication skills are necessary.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and support the surgical team.
• Maintain the sterile field and handle surgical instruments.
• Prepare and position patients for procedures.
• Ensure infection prevention and patient safety throughout operations.

Skills

Clinical communication skills

Theatre team collaboration

Education

Surgical First Assistant qualification

Tools

Surgical instruments knowledge

Job description

Synergymedicalrec is seeking experienced Surgical First Assistants to join the Theatres department at a private hospital in North England. The role involves assisting surgeons and theatre staff, maintaining sterile fields, handling instruments, and ensuring infection control and patient safety.

Applicants should have a Surgical First Assistant qualification, UK theatres experience, current NMC or equivalent registration, and right to work in the UK.