Surgical First Assistant Scrub Practitioner – Theatre

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

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