Advanced Theatre Scrub Practitioner SFA

Job description

Job responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Surgical First Assistant) to join our Theatre team based in Hemel Hempstead. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary in the range of £43,500.00 - £47,500.00 pa DoE plus benefits.

About Us

At OSD Healthcare, we are pioneering a new approach to private healthcare. We are committed to combining the skills of our healthcare professionals with the very best in medical technology, ensuring we deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Our mission is to make private healthcare affordable and accessible, providing outstanding patient care - 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our flagship outpatient, dental, physio and diagnostic clinic features state-of-the-art equipment and an exceptional, quality environment for patients and staff.

We have extended our service offering our day case theatres on site. Patient pathways and continuity of care are of the utmost importance to us and we believe that the ability to offer consultations, testing, imaging and surgery under one roof will positively impact our patients experience with us. Our aim is to provide the very best in healthcare in the fastest possible time. No case is too small, and every case is as important to us as it is to our patients.

Situated in Hemel Hempstead with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M25, this is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation, helping to shape our services and deliver outstanding care to each and every one of our patients.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• To act as First Assistant to the Consultant Surgeon, with autonomy in suturing participating and assist in operative procedures and with pre- and post-operative care as required. You will also be required to demonstrate competence level of knowledge within the specialist field and always work within predetermined areas of competence in accordance with the NMC or HPC code of conduct.
• To Practice within the limits of OSDH policies and guidelines and be expected to maintain a high level of skill and professionalism.
• To work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain an outstanding, patient-focused service.

The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, working 37.5 hours per week over a 7 day rota during the hospital operating hours. The rota is not fixed, is subject to change in order to meet operational needs and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays in accordance with the rota.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC with Scrub post-registration qualification, SFA Course and ILS/ALS.
• Current and consolidated experience as a theatre scrub practitioner with a willingness to learn/participate in other procedures with current and consolidated experience as a Surgical First Assistant, ideally within a private healthcare setting and with experience in leading and/or co-ordinating a scrub team.
• Evidence of continuing. professional development
• Orthopaedic Background

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. 

Benefits we offer

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us – for our staff as well as our patients. To deliver outstanding healthcare our staff are one of the most important factors in our success.

We recognise that what’s important in work goes far beyond pay – including the environment you work in, the people you work with and the benefits and opportunities that come as part of a total reward package.

We are committed to enabling you to do the job you have been trained for in a superb environment with the best facilities and equipment available. We want our team to feel valued and have the opportunity to develop and grow with us, so we offer balanced rewards to support your current and future career.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave inc of bank holidays, increasing with length of service and opportunity buy/sell leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of probationary period)
• Contribution towards Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance
• OSDH Discount
• Discounted Cinema Tickets
• Car Discounts
• Free on-site parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be advised that if you are invited to attend an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 31/3/25 however, please note that we may close the advert earlier if there is a significant number of applications.

Click apply today to be considered for the Advanced Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Surgical First Assistant) role – we would love to hear from you!

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Practitioner with NMC or HCPC
• Scrub post-registration qualification
• SFA Course
• ILS

Desirable

• ALS

Experience

Essential

• Current and consolidated experience as a theatre scrub practitioner and willingness to learn/participate in other procedures.
• Current and consolidated experience as a Surgical First Assistant.
• Evidence of continuing. professional development
• Orthopaedic Background

Desirable

• Private Healthcare experience
• Leading and co-ordinating scrub team.

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• Knowledge of current issues in professional practice
• Good knowledge of clinical governance standards and external bodies, such as the CQC, AfPP
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all professional disciplines.
• Able to challenge poor practice.
• Able to organise and manage own workload to meet care requirements.
• Effective problem solver who meets deadlines
• Competent IT Office skills, Word, Excel

Quality/Attributes/ Others

Essential

• Flexible approach to work with a can do attitude.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Self-motivated
• Committed to equality and diversity.
• Align to OSDH values

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

OSD Healthcare

Address

Boundary Way

Hemel Hempstead

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

Hertfordshire

HP2 7YU

Employer's website

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