Theatre Practitioner - SFA Huddersfield

Meeveem Limited; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Staff engagement hub

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Theatre Practitioner - Surgical First Assistant in Huddersfield. The role is 37.5 hours per week and permanent, with a salary up to £42,000 per year dependent on experience, training and qualifications.

The successful candidate will support surgeons during operations, ensure patient safety and positioning, and work with anaesthetists, theatre staff and recovery teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon during operations and manage tissue handling as trained.
• Support safe patient positioning and promote dignity and safety in the theatre.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated perioperative care.
• Adhere to infection prevention, patient identification and surgical safety protocols.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Perioperative experience

Team communication

Infection prevention

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Theatre Practitioner - SFA

Huddersfield Private Hospital

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £42,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Huddersfield Private Hospital is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Theatre Practitioner - SFA to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• 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.
• Support patients by promoting dignity, empathy, and respect throughout their theatre experience.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners, and recovery staff to support seamless, coordinated care.
• Adhere to all policies and protocols relating to infection prevention, patient identification, consent, and surgical safety checklists (e.g. WHO Surgical Safety Checklist).
• Act within your scope of practice and training as a Surgical First Assistant and maintain professional standards in all clinical activity.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC or HCPC) 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.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
• ILS

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues.