Surgical First Assistant (SFA) - North England

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

Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

North England | Private Hospital | Theatres

Job Description

We are currently recruiting experienced Surgical First Assistants (SFAs) to work within the Theatres department of a well-established private hospital in North England.

The successful candidate will support the surgical team throughout procedures, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff to ensure safe and effective patient care. Responsibilities will include assisting during surgical procedures, maintaining the sterile field, preparing and handling surgical instruments, supporting patient positioning, and ensuring high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.

We are looking for professional, reliable and experienced Surgical First Assistants who are confident working within a busy Theatre environment and committed to delivering high standards of patient care.

Requirements

• Relevant Surgical First Assistant qualification
• Previous UK Theatres experience required
• Recent Surgical First Assistant experience required
• Previous experience working within a hospital Theatre environment
• Good knowledge of surgical instruments and sterile techniques
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary Theatre team
• Current NMC registration or relevant professional registration
• Right to work in the UK

Shifts Available

We offer flexible shift options to suit your availability:

• Long Days (LD)
• Day Shifts