Surgical First Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Surgical First Assistant to join our Theatre team at Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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.
* To assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.
Requirements:
* Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC registration.
* ILS qualification.
* 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.
What We Offer:
* Up to £40,000 per year.
* 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.
* Non-contributory life insurance.
* Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
* Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
* Employee recognition programmes.
* Industry leading training and development opportunities.
At Circle Health Group, we are 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...