Surgical First Assistant - Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff wellbeing & development

Job summary

Circle Health Group in Harrogate is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons in the operating theatre. The role covers perioperative duties, patient positioning and collaboration with anaesthetists and recovery staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Candidates must be registered (NMC/HCPC) with perioperative experience and strong communication skills to maintain dignity and compassion throughout the patient journey.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Demonstrable perioperative experience and competence in surgical assistance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, including tissue retraction, haemostasis, suctioning, and wound management.
• Support safe patient positioning prior to the surgical procedure and ensure patient safety protocols are followed.
• Promote dignity, empathy and respect for patients throughout the theatre experience.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient identification, consent and surgical safety checklists.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Patient positioning

Communication

Education

NMC/HCPC registered

Job description

Circle Health Group in Harrogate is seeking a qualified Surgical First Assistant to support surgeons in the operating theatre. The role covers perioperative duties, patient positioning and collaboration with anaesthetists and recovery staff to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Candidates must be registered (NMC/HCPC) with perioperative experience and strong communication skills to maintain dignity and compassion throughout the patient journey.