Orthopaedic Surgical First Assistant – Band 6/7
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Pay: £30 per hour / £300 per 10-hour day
Hours: 8:00am–6:00pm
Job Type: Temporary / Contract
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Surgical First Assistant (SFA) to join a specialist hospital in Weston-super-Mare.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Band 6 or Band 7 equivalent clinician with strong orthopaedic theatre experience to work directly alongside experienced orthopaedic surgeons within a professional, high-quality theatre environment.
You will play a key role throughout surgical procedures, providing skilled first-assistant support and anticipating the needs of the operating surgeon to ensure safe, efficient and effective patient care.
If you're an experienced SFA who enjoys being hands-on in theatre and is confident working closely with orthopaedic surgeons, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly alongside orthopaedic surgeons as the Surgical First Assistant
- Provide skilled assistance throughout operative procedures
- Assist with surgical exposure, tissue handling and haemostasis as appropriate
- Anticipate the surgeon's requirements and respond effectively throughout procedures
- Prepare and maintain the operating theatre, ensuring instruments and equipment are available, sterile and functioning correctly
- Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection prevention and control standards
- Assist with safe patient positioning and preparation for surgery
- Work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, scrub staff, ODPs and the wider multidisciplinary theatre team
- Support the safe and efficient running of surgical lists
- Maintain high standards of patient safety, professionalism and perioperative care
- Remain calm, focused and effective within a busy surgical environment
About You
We are looking for a confident and experienced Surgical First Assistant who can hit the ground running.
You will ideally have:
- Proven experience working as a Surgical First Assistant
- Band 6 or Band 7 equivalent experience
- Strong orthopaedic theatre experience
- Excellent knowledge of anatomy, physiology and surgical procedures
- Strong understanding of aseptic technique and infection prevention and control
- Confidence working directly alongside surgeons and consultants
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary team-working skills
- The ability to anticipate surgical requirements and respond effectively under pressure
- A strong commitment to patient safety and high standards of clinical care
- Experience within a private hospital environment is desirable
- Current BLS or equivalent certification is required
Desirable Experience
Experience within one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Orthopaedic trauma
- Joint replacement / arthroplasty
- Arthroscopy
- Sports surgery
- Spinal or other specialist orthopaedic procedures
What We Offer
- £300 per 10-hour day
- 8am–6pm shifts
- Opportunity to work directly alongside orthopaedic surgeons
- Specialist private hospital environment
- Professional and supportive theatre team
- Ongoing opportunities for suitable candidates
- Flexible temporary/contract work
- Opportunity to utilise and develop your specialist orthopaedic theatre skills
Ready for Your Next Theatre Opportunity?
If you're an experienced Orthopaedic Surgical First Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Weston-Super-Mare, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss the role and upcoming shifts.
Reference: INDHSB
Pay: Up to £300.00 per day
Application question(s):
- Can you commit to working 8:00am–6:00pm shifts?
- How much experience do you have working as a Surgical First Assistant within orthopaedics, and which procedures are you experienced in?
- Are you confident working directly alongside orthopaedic surgeons as a Surgical First Assistant, including surgical exposure, tissue handling, haemostasis and anticipating the surgeon’s requirements throughout a procedure?
Work Location: In person
