Theatre Practitioner - Surgical First Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group's The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is seeking a Theatre Practitioner - Surgical First Assistant to join the Theatre team on a full-time 37.5-hour contract. The role involves assisting the surgeon during operations and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

You must be a registered healthcare professional with a post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant and demonstrate perioperative experience. Salary is up to £45,000 per year depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or allied health professional with post-registration Surgical First Assistant qualification.
• Demonstrable perioperative experience in operating theatres.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for multidisciplinary care.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Perioperative experience

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Job description

Circle Health Group's The Duchy Hospital in Harrogate is seeking a Theatre Practitioner - Surgical First Assistant to join the Theatre team on a full-time 37.5-hour contract. The role involves assisting the surgeon during operations and ensuring patient safety and comfort.

You must be a registered healthcare professional with a post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant and demonstrate perioperative experience. Salary is up to £45,000 per year depending on experience.