Surgical First Assistant

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Job description

Closing date20/10/2024
Role TypePermanent
Location(s)
Chiltern Hospital - Great Missenden
Overview

Surgical First Assistant
The Chiltern Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per year

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden are 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 top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. We are seeking individuals with Orthopaedics experience.

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.
ILS.
Mentorship qualification
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.
Surgical First Assistant Certificate

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!

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