Surgical First Assistant

1 month ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time
About The Role

At Practice Plus Group, we strive to practice exceptional healthcare every day and we continually look for ways to improve things for our patients.

If this sounds like an organisation you would like to work for then we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for an experienced theatre practitioner to join our team.

We can offer you excellent work-life balance, plenty of training and development opportunities and clear career paths, supported by robust governance structures and well regarded clinical leadership teams.

If you are a practitioner outside of the local area we would welcome your application and there is a very generous relocation package available to support you.


To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the EU.

What you'll be doing

As a key member of the team, led by our welcoming and professional Theatre Manager, you will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skill and will be expected to use your advanced practitioner skills to work alongside the Consultant Surgeons when required.

You will provide safe and effective clinical care, working closely with all disciplines, to ensure the promotion of high standards for patients during all aspects of the preoperative, peri-operative and postoperative pathway.


Shifts are Monday to Saturday.

When you're part of the Practice Plus Group team, you don't just have a job. You have a career.

We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go.

If you want to move up the ladder, we'll support you. If you just want to stay in your role, that's fine too. We'll help you be the best you can be.
We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits.

We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance – so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life.

What we'll look for in you

You will be a part 1 registered NMC Nurse with experience of being an advanced scrub practitioner in a theatre.

As well as being up to date with current research, key issues and developments in theatre practise you will have a sound knowledge of Health and Safety/Risk management within the operating department.

We are one of the UK largest independent sector healthcare providers and work in close partnership with the NHS to deliver more than 50 services throughout the UK.

We provide high quality specialist care and excellent results for more than 50,000 patients each year.

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