Surgical First Assistant

6 days ago

Poole, United Kingdom Circle Health Group Full time

**Surgical First Assistant**

**Up to £38,000 + Benefits**

**The Harbour Hospital** in Poole **is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

**We have an opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant** **to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.**

**This is a Full time role working 37.5 hours per week.**

**Applicants should meet the following criteria**:

- Flexible and adaptable.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Motivated and enthusiastic.
- Caring and Professional nature.
- Drive and enthusiasm.
- Ability to work in a team, and using own initiative.
- Punctual and reliable.
- Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
- ILS.
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

**Duties of this role include**:

- A Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is a registered healthcare professional who provides continuous competent and dedicated assistance under direct and indirect supervision of the operating surgeon throughout the procedure, whilst not performing any form of surgical intervention (PCC 2012).
- Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
- Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
- Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
- Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
- Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
- Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
- Participate in pre-list huddle as part of the WHO Safe surgical checklist.
- Assistance with positioning the patient for the surgical procedure according to surgeon specifications.

For further detailed information on the responsibilities and accountabilities of this vacancy please refer to the job description.

**Salary & Benefits**:

- Private Medical Insurance
- Private Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday a year increasing to 30 days
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Learning and development; free courses and industry recognised qualifications
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- NHS Blue Light Discount Card
- Plus much more

**Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

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