Surgical Theatre Practitioner: First Assistant

Circle Health Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Job summary

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Surgical First Assistant to join our theatre team in Reading. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a permanent contract.

You will provide skilled assistance during operations, support patient positioning, and uphold dignity and compassionate care. Registered with NMC or HCPC with post-registration qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC or HCPC) with post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Demonstrable perioperative experience with aseptic technique and surgical assistance tasks.
• Good understanding of surgical anatomy, patient positioning, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations, including tissue retraction and haemostasis.
• Support safe patient positioning prior to the surgical procedure and ensure patient safety protocols are followed.
• Promote dignity, empathy, and respect throughout the theatre experience.
• Communicate with patients and families pre- and post-operatively to ensure comfort and reassurance.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Patient-focused

Flexible shift pattern

Education

Post-registration Surgical First Assistant qualification

Job description

Circle Reading Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner – Surgical First Assistant to join our theatre team in Reading. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a permanent contract.

You will provide skilled assistance during operations, support patient positioning, and uphold dignity and compassionate care. Registered with NMC or HCPC with post-registration qualification is required.