Surgical First Assistant - Robotic & Complex Surgery Expert

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Blue light card

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic in London, England, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (SFA-qualified Theatre Practitioner) to join our Main Theatres team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will work closely with consultants to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care across general surgery, vascular, gynaecology and robotic procedures.

We welcome applicants with current NMC/HCPC registration and a recognised SFA qualification, plus at least three years post-registration theatre experience.

Qualifications

• Current NMC or HCPC registration.
• A degree in nursing, operating department practice or another relevant healthcare subject.
• A recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification.
• At least three years' post-registration experience in operating theatres.
• Extensive scrub experience and knowledge within clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with consultants to provide skilled assistance throughout surgical procedures.
• Anticipate needs of the surgeon and theatre team to support safe operating lists.
• Use scrub expertise across general surgery, vascular, gynaecology and robotic surgery.
• Complete surgical safety checks and maintain perioperative documentation.
• Coordinate operating lists and support patient flow through theatres.
• Ensure instruments, equipment, implants and consumables are available for procedures.
• Share SFA knowledge with colleagues and develop clinical skills across the team.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, infection prevention and service improvement.
• Uphold high standards of patient safety and personalised care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse or ODP degree

Surgical First Assistant qualification

Current NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

The London Clinic in London, England, is seeking a Surgical First Assistant (SFA-qualified Theatre Practitioner) to join our Main Theatres team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will work closely with consultants to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care across general surgery, vascular, gynaecology and robotic procedures.

We welcome applicants with current NMC/HCPC registration and a recognised SFA qualification, plus at least three years post-registration theatre experience.