Exciting Opportunity for Surgical First Assistant (Band 6) – Private Hospital in Essex.
MedicsPro are seeking experienced Surgical First Assistant(s) – Band 6 with recent NHS experience, looking for flexible extra shifts or full‑time agency work within the Essex area. This opportunity covers Monday – Friday day shifts.
Responsibilities
- Intraoperative Assistance: Assist the surgeon during procedures by holding open incisions, manipulating tissue, controlling bleeding, suturing, and closing wounds layer by layer according to the surgeon's preferences. Insert trocars for minimally invasive surgery, place wound drains, and operate specialized equipment while maintaining a sterile field and adhering to aseptic techniques.
- Preoperative Duties: Help prepare the operating room by ensuring instruments and equipment are sterilized and arranged according to the surgeon's needs. Assist in patient positioning to provide optimal access to the surgical site.
- Postoperative Care: After surgery, apply dressings, assist in transferring patients to recovery areas, and monitor for immediate postoperative complications.
- Team Coordination: Communicate the surgeon's needs to the rest of the operating room team, including anesthesiologists, nurses, and surgical technologists, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency.
Benefits
- Personal Consultant: Paired with a dedicated consultant to help find the job that best matches your skills and needs.
- Complete Flexibility: Work when and where it suits you best. Take control of your schedule and easily plan around personal commitments.
- Competitive Pay: Negotiable pay rates that reflect your skills and experience.
- Valuable Experience: Gain exposure to different hospital environments and broaden your expertise in your specialty.
- Hundreds of Jobs: Positions available across the UK, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, allowing you to choose the location that suits you.
- Allocated Compliance Officer: Support from an experienced compliance officer, ensuring all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Referral Scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague and enjoy rewards from our generous referral scheme.
Surgical First Assistant - Band 6 - In the Essex Area in Basildon employer: MedicsPro Limited
MedicsPro is an exceptional employer for ECMO-Certified Critical Care Nurses, offering unparalleled flexibility in scheduling and the opportunity to work across various prestigious private hospitals in London. With a supportive work culture and dedicated personal consultants, employees can enjoy meaningful career growth while gaining diverse clinical experiences in a vibrant city known for its healthcare excellence.
