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Surgical First Assistant - Theatre [SYS - 49127]

Circle Health Group

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Job summary

The Beardwood HospitalIs 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 UKs 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.

Main duties of the job

We have an opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant to join their team of staff in the Theatre department.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

About us

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!

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy:https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0196-23-0311

Job locations

The Beardwood Hospital

Preston New Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB2 7AE


Job description

Job 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.
  • Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.

Job description

Job 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.
  • Assemble, check and prepare the appropriate surgical equipment, instruments, and consumables for a wide range of operative procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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.

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

Circle Health Group

Address

The Beardwood Hospital

Preston New Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB2 7AE


Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Circle Health Group

Address

The Beardwood Hospital

Preston New Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB2 7AE


Employer's website

https://www.circlehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Kathryn Cain

kathryn.cain@circlehealthgroup.co.uk

07501972560

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0196-23-0311

Job locations

The Beardwood Hospital

Preston New Road

Blackburn

Lancashire

BB2 7AE


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