Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner

One Stop Healthcare; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave inc of bankH

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Eye care contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance

Discounted Cinema Tickets

Free on-site parking

Job summary

One Stop Healthcare in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner to join our Theatre team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with suturing autonomy, and participate in both operative procedures and pre-/post-operative care.

The ideal candidate is a registered practitioner with NMC or HCPC, has completed an SFA course, and brings theatre scrub and Surgical First Assistant experience, preferably in private

Qualifications

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC, with no restrictions to practice.
• Completion of an SFA course and relevant post-qualification experience.
• ILS, ideally ALS, with perioperative skills.
• Experience as a theatre scrub practitioner and Surgical First Assistant, preferably in private healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing.
• Assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required.
• Demonstrate competence within the NMC/HPC code of conduct and stay within scope.
• Adhere to OSH policies and guidelines.
• Maintain high skill level and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient care.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

SFA Course

ILS/ALS

Theatre scrub practitioner

Surgical First Assistant

CPD

Orthopaedics

Job description

Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner

• Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• Earnings:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitionerto join our Theatreteam based in Hemel Hempstead.You will join us on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salaryplus benefits.

About Us

At One Stop Healthcare, we’re more than a private hospital — we’re a team of people united by one shared purpose: to enrich healthcare - for our patients, our people and our community. Based in Hemel Hempstead, we bring together world-class expertise with cutting-edge medical technology to offer a wide range of services under one roof, including GP, dental, physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and day surgery, making high-quality care more connected and accessible for everyone.

What truly sets us apart is how we care. As a people business, the patient is at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in being there for our patients and each other: in person, in time and on site. We build real relationships, take the initiative, and always act with compassion and integrity. Before we do anything, you will always find us safe, proactive and personal — these are the foundations we are built on.

Working with us means joining a growing, forward-thinking organisation that values people as much as technology. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where every role matters, and every idea is heard. Together, we’re shaping a more dependable, dynamic, and personal approach to private healthcare – 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

If this sounds like the place where you can bring your best, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include to:

• Act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing.
• Participate and assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required.
• Demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct.
• Practice within the limits of OSH policies and guidelines.
• Be expected to maintain a high level of skill and professionalism.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service.

For Clinical Roles:

The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC with no referrals/restrictions to practice.
• SFA Course.
• ILS, ideally ALS.
• Current and consolidated experience as a theatre scrub practitioner and willingness to learn/participate in other procedures.
• Current and consolidated experience as a Surgical First Assistant, ideally within a privatehealthcare setting.
• Evidence of continuing. professional development.
• Orthopaedic background.

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Benefits we offer

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.

We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.

We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
• Contribution towards Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance
• Discounted Cinema Tickets
• Free on-site parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 11/11/26however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.