Description
The Ridgeway Hospital in Swindon, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Theatre Practitioner - SFA to join their team on a bank shift basis. The successful candidate will work on an 'as and when required' basis to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.
The role involves providing skilled assistance to surgeons during operations, supporting safe patient positioning, and promoting dignity, empathy, and respect throughout the theatre experience. The ideal candidate will be a registered healthcare professional with a post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant, demonstrable perioperative experience, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing skilled assistance to surgeons during operations
- Supporting safe patient positioning prior to surgical procedures
- Promoting dignity, empathy, and respect for patients
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to support seamless care
- Adhering to policies and protocols related to infection prevention, patient identification, and surgical safety checklists
Requirements:
- Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC or HCPC) with post-registration qualification as a Surgical First Assistant
- Demonstrable perioperative experience, with competence in surgical assistance tasks and aseptic technique
- Good understanding of surgical anatomy, patient positioning, and safety protocols
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a team-oriented, patient-focused approach
- Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate care
- ILS
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £26.00 per hour, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification.