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SFA (Surgical First Assistant)

Stonor Medical Ltd
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7NH

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance

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  • The role of Surgical First Assistant (SFA) is available at a private hospital in London, offering a full-time position with a salary of up to £47,000.
  • Candidates must have at least 6 months of UK experience as a Scrub/SFA and possess a Post-graduate qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
  • The SFA will be responsible for preparing patients for surgery, handling tissue, and assisting with wound closure under the surgeon's supervision.
  • Applicants must be either an Operating Department Practitioner or a Registered Nurse with full NMC/HCPC registration and extensive experience in ENT operations.
  • The position also offers additional benefits such as generous annual leave, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a pension scheme.

Role: SFA (Surgical First Assistant)

Location: London

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Up to £47,000

A brilliant private hospital based in London is looking for an experienced SFA to join their outstanding team.

As a Surgical First Assistant you will be a fully qualified practitioner with extensive experience in ENT operations.

Main duties:

  • Preparing the patient for surgery.
  • Confidently handle the tissue and manipulation of organs for access.
  • Use retractors competently under the supervision of the surgeon.
  • Be able to cut deep sutures and ligatures.
  • Assist with wound closure where directed.
  • Apply dressings where required.

Requirements:

  • You must be an Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with full NMC/HCPC registration.
  • A Post-graduate qualification as a Surgical First Assistant.
  • At least 6-months of UK experience as a Scrub/SFA.
  • Extensive specialist experience in ENT surgeries.

Additional benefits:

  • Generous Annual leave.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • A generous pension scheme.
  • And much more...

For more information and a full job description please apply now.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.