Surgical First Assistant | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Manchester is looking for experienced Surgical First Assistants to join their Gynaecology Robotic Programme. Successful candidates will assist Consultant Gynaecologists during clinical procedures and will be enrolled in a fully funded training course if necessary. The Trust promotes a diverse workforce and offers numerous career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Scrub Practitioner or similar role.
• Clinical knowledge of robotic surgical procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with the theatre team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in robotic surgical procedures under supervision.
• Collaborate with the surgical specialty theatre team.
• Provide direct patient care.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Scrub Practitioners to join the SMH Gynaecology Robotic Programme, planned to start in April 2025. We are looking to recruit 3x Surgical First Assistants who will work alongside Consultant Gynaecologists across the Gynae sub‑specialties to provide assistance during clinical procedures. Successful applicants who do not hold the Surgical First Assistant in operative procedures HEA 3055 certificate will be enrolled on the next available course through Edge Hill University. This is a 6‑month course, fully funded and with the relevant clinical support provided.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will participate and assist primarily in robotic surgical procedures. Some flexibility will be required depending on workload across gynaecology, providing skilled assistance under the direct supervision of the surgeon. The post holder will work as part of the surgical speciality theatre team, collaborating with the speciality surgeon and team leaders. S/he will assist and collaborate with the theatre team when not in the role of the surgical first assistant and will provide direct patient care with detailed clinical knowledge of the specialty.

Benefits and Development

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn and a workforce of 30,000. We support a digitally enabled organisation, robust research infrastructure, and an ambitious Green Plan aimed at sustainable healthcare. We offer a culture of inclusion, belonging, and career development opportunities.

Supporting Documents

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the "Supporting Documents" heading. Please also read the Candidate Essentials Guide that accompanies the Job Description and Person Specification, which provides details about the Trust, our benefits, and outlines how "we care for you as you care for others".

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Nov 2025.