We are working with the UK's Largest Provider of Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic treatments with clinics nationwide. They are recruiting for an experienced Surgical First Assistant to join them in their Clinic located in the Heart of Fitzrovia.

Hours: Permanent full time position, 40 hours, 4 days a week (10 hr shifts).

Surgical First Assistant Job Role:

You will be working closely with the surgeons in the operating theatre during a surgical procedure, anticipating the needs of the surgical team. You will also be assisting the surgeon with tasks in Operating theatres such as selecting equipment, retracting incisions, assisting with haemostasis, assisting with closing the incision, along with other technical tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting with patient positioning, including tissue viability assessment
• Skin preparation and draping prior to surgery
• Handling of tissue and manipulation of organs for exposure or access
• Nerve and deep tissue retraction
• Movement and placement of retractors under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon
• Cutting of deep sutures and ligatures under direct supervision of the operating surgeon
• Assisting with haemostasis in order to secure and maintain a clear operating field including indirect application of surgical diathermy by the surgeon
• Use of suction as guided by the operating surgeon
• Assisting with wound closure
• Application of dressings as required

Who are we looking for?

• Registered theatre practitioner (nurse or ODP); with evidence of at least 18 months post-qualifying scrub experience.
• Surgical First Assistant Qualification
• HCPC Registration (No Restrictions on practice)
• Demonstrate appropriate communication with all members of the operating theatre team to enhance patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate critical awareness of local and national guidelines for surgical safety, and their implementation in practice.
• Demonstrate comprehensive, critical understanding of the evidence regarding intra-operative care of the patient.
• Ability to think quickly and stay calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and be able to follow the surgeon’s instructions and also communicate clearly to other members of the surgical team.
• Able to follow strict safety protocols to protect themselves and patients.

Benefits:

• 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
• 35 Days Annual Leave after 24 months service
• 1 extra Annual Leave day is added after each year (to a maximum of 38 days)
• Special Day Leave –  every employee will be entitled to 1 special day off per annum- for whatever reason they want!
• 5 Days of Paid Sick Leave
• Pension Scheme

Experienced Surgical First Assistants looking for a new challenge apply today to secure a quick interview!