Surgical First Assistant Specialist

3 weeks ago


Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

The Surgical First Assistant will work closely with consultants to provide expert-level assistance in all aspects of surgical procedures. This includes providing clinical leadership and supervision to surgical teams, as well as assisting with the strategic planning and management of surgical services.

Main Responsibilities

The Surgical First Assistant will be responsible for:

  • Representing the surgical team at Directorate and Professional forums
  • Networking with other Trusts providing similar services
  • Developing a culture that is flexible and positive to change

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Substantial specialist experience post accreditation
  • Appropriate experience acquired to demonstrate a high level of clinical skill and excellent manual dexterity

Education and Qualifications

The Surgical First Assistant will require:

  • RGN level 1/C&G 752/ODP LEVEL 3
  • Qualified Surgical Care Practitioner
  • Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health Care Profession Council

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We are proud to serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return, we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values that unite us as a Trust.



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