Job summary
The Robotic Surgery Team at UHS are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and self-motivated Surgical First Assistant (SFA) to join us as part of our expanding service. We provide dedicated Robotic SFA's to 5 different specialties and SFA skills to all other specialties with a view to expand to 2 additional specialties for Robotic later this year. We have 3 different Robotic Surgical Systems from 2 different manufacturers (Intuitive Da Vinci and CMR Versius).
UHS offers excellent training and development opportunities to hone your clinical and leadership skills, with the opportunity to train both nationally and internationally in conjunction with surgeons. You will also develop and train the next generation of Robotic Surgeons and scrub teams across UHS sites. You will also cover any non-Robotic SFA skills as the need arises.
The working hours are 08:00-18:00 Monday to Friday with the possibility of extending until 19:30 and adhoc weekend lists.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
Provide specialist Robotic Surgical First Assistance to different specialties. Provide surgical first assistance to non-robotic surgeries when deemed necessary. To support and provide training to Surgeons and scrub team to be competent and safe practitioners for Robotic surgery. To contribute in the quality agenda for the service with the use of audit tools. To work collaboratively with the rest of the theatre team. Will need to work across UHS Sites including Princess Anne Hospital and Lymington and New Forest Hospital when the need arises.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Successful completion of Surgical First Assistant Part 1 and Part 2 and evidence required as part of the employment checks Scrub practitioner experience in multiple specialties Self-motivated and flexible Physically and mentally resilient Good written and verbal communication Occasional weekend and evening working
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
Provide specialist Robotic Surgical First Assistance to different specialties. Provide surgical first assistance to non-robotic surgeries when deemed necessary. To support and provide training to Surgeons and scrub team to be competent and safe practitioners for Robotic surgery. To contribute in the quality agenda for the service with the use of audit tools. To work collaboratively with the rest of the theatre team. Will need to work across UHS Sites including Princess Anne Hospital and Lymington and New Forest Hospital when the need arises.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
Successful completion of Surgical First Assistant Part 1 and Part 2 and evidence required as part of the employment checks Scrub practitioner experience in multiple specialties Self-motivated and flexible Physically and mentally resilient Good written and verbal communication Occasional weekend and evening working
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 1st / 2nd Level NMC/HPC-registered Theatre Practitioner
- Qualified surgical first assistant (Part 1/Part 2)
- Successful completion of supervised practise programme
- Evidence of working in a team
- Robotic knowledge and clinical experience essential
- Logical and consistent work pattern Evidence of continuing personal development
- Recent urology scrub experience
Desirable
- Special theatre qualifications
- Recognised teaching/-mentoring qualification
- Supervised practice programme undertaken in an acute hospital
- Experience in another speciality
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Manual dexterity
- Motivational
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Prioritisation
- Risk management
- Time management
- Working under pressure
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- 1st / 2nd Level NMC/HPC-registered Theatre Practitioner
- Qualified surgical first assistant (Part 1/Part 2)
- Successful completion of supervised practise programme
- Evidence of working in a team
- Robotic knowledge and clinical experience essential
- Logical and consistent work pattern Evidence of continuing personal development
- Recent urology scrub experience
Desirable
- Special theatre qualifications
- Recognised teaching/-mentoring qualification
- Supervised practice programme undertaken in an acute hospital
- Experience in another speciality
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Manual dexterity
- Motivational
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Prioritisation
- Risk management
- Time management
- Working under pressure
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
