Surgical First Assistant

Surgical First Assistant
Full Time - Permanent
Up to £45,000 (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) + Up to 10% Sign-on Bonus
The Bath Clinic 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.
Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.
Bath Clinic has undergone an exciting transformation with brand-new theatre facilities installed in 2023 and upgraded patient-facing areas. It is an excellent time to join our hospital and be at the forefront of it's exciting new chapter in delivering first class care to the local community.
All of our employees have access to fully-funded clinical education and training opportunities to help them progress in their careers. We also have an on-site Practice Based Educator who will be able to offer support and guidance as well as, a nationwide network of Educators and Learning & Development Practitioners.
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 for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
Orthopaedic experience.
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.
Experience of customer care, including interacting with customers in challenging situations.
Previous experience working within an acute healthcare environment.
Duties of this role include:
To deliver safe quality care for patients during their perioperative phase of care. To support and assist in the management and organisation of care provision within the Operating Department.
Assist in the delivery of patient care.
Contribute to quality improvement.
Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self.
Apply and promote best evidence based practice within own scope of practice.
Apply legislation, policies and procedures correctly.
Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for patients, relatives, visitors, hospital staff and contractors.
Achieve agreed objectives and demonstrating CHG behaviours at all time.
Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
Private Pension Scheme
Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
Life insurance
One paid charity/volunteer day per year
Extensive rewards and voluntary benefits including blue light card
Free wellbeing services
High Value Employee Referral Scheme
Employee recognition programmes
Industry leading training and development opportunities
and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles and more.
Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.
We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
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