Surgical First Assistant

3 months ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Trident Healthcare Solutions Full time

Trident Healthcare Solutions are a fast-growing agency supplying temporary workers part time, full time or ad hoc agency basis shifts. We take great pride in the service we give to both our members and our clients.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and committed Surgical First Assistant (SFA) to join our operating theatre team. Consultants come to work with us from all across the UK and you will work closely with them and be exposed to the latest innovative, evidence-based clinical techniques.

You will be working with a wide variety of specialisms.

Our client covers a wide variety of specialties including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Vascular, Plastics, Gynae, Ophthalmology, Spinal, Urology and ENT.

**Duties and responsibilities**:
You will have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of theatre experience post qualification Surgical First Assistant experience. The role covers multi-specialties therefore this is a fantastic opportunity to branch out and develop your knowledge and experience.

Every day is never the same due to the diversity of the workload, making this theatre department a fantastic place to work.

Most importantly our theatre staff are experienced in a variety of surgical procedures, these will include general, ophthalmology, bariatric, urology, gynaecology to name a few.

**Who we’re looking for**:

- Be NMC/HCPC registered - your pin should not have any restrictions or conditions
- Have a minimum of 6 months to 1 years post SFA qualification experience.
- Compassionate and able to showcase excellent patient care with strong communication skills

**Salary**:
Between £41.00 - £45.00 per hour during weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays.

**Benefits**:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to.
- Free and efficient compliance registration process
- High and competitive rates of pay
- Weekly pay
- Pension Options
- Refer a friend scheme
- Ongoing work consultancy

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £41.00-£45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Referral programme

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Blackpool, Lancashire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience within a UK theatre setting?

Licence/Certification:

- NMC (required)

Work Location: In person



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