Surgical First Assistant - Skilled OR Support Patient Care

Circle Health Group; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Family discounts

Family policies

Life insurance

Staff hub benefits

Wellbeing resources

Recognition programmes

Training & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Lancaster Hospital is recruiting a Surgical First Assistant to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £41,000, depending on experience and qualification.

You will provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, assist with patient positioning and sterile technique, maintain the sterile field, and communicate with patients and families to ensure dignity and comfort.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Demonstrable perioperative experience with competence in surgical assistance tasks and aseptic technique.
• Good understanding of surgical anatomy, patient positioning, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented, patient-focused approach.
• ILS

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, including tissue retraction, haemostasis, suctioning, and wound management where trained and competent.
• Support safe patient positioning prior to the surgical procedure in accordance with the surgeon’s requirements and patient safety protocols.
• Assist with the application of sterile drapes and ensure the surgical field is maintained throughout the procedure.
• Support patients by promoting dignity, empathy, and respect throughout their theatre experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families pre- and post-operatively to ensure comfort and reassurance, where appropriate.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to patients’ needs, concerns, and cultural preferences, contributing to a safe and compassionate environment.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Perioperative experience

Communication skills

Patient safety protocols

Teamwork

Education

Surgical First Assistant qualification

Job description

Circle Health Group's Lancaster Hospital is recruiting a Surgical First Assistant to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary up to £41,000, depending on experience and qualification.

You will provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, assist with patient positioning and sterile technique, maintain the sterile field, and communicate with patients and families to ensure dignity and comfort.