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Surgical First Assistant
The Chiltern Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £48,000.00 per year

The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden are 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 UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Surgical First Assistant to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. We are seeking individuals with Orthopaedics experience.

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

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

* 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.

* Surgical First Assistant Certificate

Duties of this role include:

* 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.

Salary & Benefits

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