Theatre Surgical First Assistant & Team Lead (Part-Time)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Surgical First Assistant to join the busy Wythenshawe Hospital theatres team on a part-time basis. You will support surgical teams, lead on theatre efficiency, and help maintain patient safety and high standards of care.

The role requires scrubbing and assisting across robotic specialties, flexibility for early, late, weekend and night shifts, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team under surgeon supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures and provide support to the theatre team.
• Lead on ensuring efficient theatre workflows and patient safety.
• Operate within multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Surgical First Assistant to join the busy Wythenshawe Hospital theatres team on a part-time basis. You will support surgical teams, lead on theatre efficiency, and help maintain patient safety and high standards of care.

The role requires scrubbing and assisting across robotic specialties, flexibility for early, late, weekend and night shifts, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team under surgeon supervision.