Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Surgical First Assistant)to join our Theatre team based inSwansea. You will join us on apart-time, weekend basis. Main duties of the job To act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing participatingand assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required. You willalso be required to demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service. About us Outpatient Network is a clinical insourcing provider that supports NHS Trusts with reducing waiting times across an array of Medical, Surgical and Diagnostic specialties. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Flexible working Reference number E0377-25-0017 Job locations Outpatient Network Swansea SA2 8QA Job description Job responsibilities To act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing participatingand assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required. You willalso be required to demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service. Job description Job responsibilities To act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing participatingand assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required. You willalso be required to demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC Scrub post-registration qualification SFA Course ILS Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC Scrub post-registration qualification SFA Course ILS Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Outpatient Network Address Outpatient Network Swansea SA2 8QA Employer's website https://www.outpatient.network/ (Opens in a new tab)