Surgical First Assistant

Practice Plus Group

  • Plymouth
  • £32,992 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 1 month ago
Practice Plus Group is one of England's largest independent providers of self-pay, insured and NHS healthcare. Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth has a CQC Good rating and provides excellent healthcare to the population of Plymouth and the south west region, including Cornwall, Isles of Scilly and all of Devon. We are an elective surgical centre providing arthroplasty surgery, orthopaedics, general surgery, endoscopy and cataract surgery. The clinical departments include Outpatients, Day Surgery Unit, 30-bed Inpatient Ward, 4 Theatres, Endoscopy suite, Radiography, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy, with care provided by a multidisciplinary team.For further information or if you would like to visit, please contact the hiring Manager -Eve by emailingThe closing date for applications is xxc and interviews will take place on xxxx only.What you'll be doingTo provide continuous competent support and dedicated assistance, under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon, throughout the surgical procedure.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesAs part of the multi-disciplinary team the Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is responsible for the assessment, evaluation and implementation of care given to patients within the peri-operative phase of surgery, to meet the standards required by the Company in providing a high quality service to patients.Please download a copy of the attached job description for further detailsWhat we'll look for in you
  • Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
  • Surgical First Assistant Qualification
  • 2 years theatre experience as a scrub practitioner.
  • Mentorship Qualification.
  • Evidence of competence as a scrub practitioner
  • Effective management of all resources especially financial and human.
  • Knowledge of current research, key issues and development in theatre practice.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety/Risk Management within the operating department.
In return we can offerSalary £32,991.94 per year * 25 days annual leave (increasing with years of employment ) + BANK holidays
  • Private pension with employer and employee contributions
  • Continuous Training and development
  • Access to Reward Recognition scheme and Discounted Offers
LocationPractice Plus Group Hospital PlymouthPositionTheatreAdvertising Salary£32,991.94Vacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypePart TimeRewards & BenefitsEmployee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through MedigoldRefer a friend schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeFree access to Reward Gateway discount schemeAccess to private health insuranceWide range of 'time away from work' allowancesExtensive career development and training opportunitiesTraining & DevelopmentTailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.Since working for Practice Plus Group I have had a vast amount of opportunities and education which has further developed my knowledge and skills as a nurse.

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