# Surgical First Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Practice Plus Group. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/surgical-first-assistant/17dada7b-b444-4ca5-8cae-564f85d23249 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/surgical-first-assistant/17dada7b-b444-4ca5-8cae-564f85d23249.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Practice Plus Group - **Town:** London - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T12:40:31.673Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0314-26-2426?employerCode=E0314 - **Application URL:** https://apply.practiceplusgroup.com/vacancies/14027/surgical-first-assistant.html ## Job Content ### Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT We're looking for a skilled and motivated Surgical First Assistant to join our theatre team, where you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality peri-operative care. Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider theatre team, you'll provide dedicated, hands-on support throughout the surgical journey, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, supportive environment where teamwork, clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. ### Main duties of the job As our SFA, you will be: - Providing continuous support to the operating surgeon throughout surgical procedures - Assisting with patient positioning, skin preparation and draping - Handling tissues, providing retraction and assisting with haemostasis - Supporting minimal access surgery through accurate camera manipulation - Assisting with suturing, wound closure and application of dressings - Leading or contributing to the WHO surgical safety checklist - Ensuring accurate documentation and safe handling of specimens and equipment - Acting as a patient advocate throughout the intra-operative phase - Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary theatre team - Supporting audit, education and service improvement initiatives ### About us As a registered nurse or operating department practitioner (ODP), you will also have: - Recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification - At least 2 years experience as a scrub practitioner - Strong knowledge of theatre practice, clinical governance and patient safety - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Ability to work independently and prioritise workload in a busy theatre environment - Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of care - A flexible, positive approach and a strong focus on patient experience What you can expect in return; - A salary of £54,351.03 per annum - An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits - 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays - The support you need to grow in your role To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contactsarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.comin our friendly resourcing team. ### Details - Date posted: 30 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience up to £54,351.03 per annum - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 14027-1 - Job locations: Barley Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8YY, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com ## Job Details UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT We're looking for a skilled and motivated Surgical First Assistant to join our theatre team, where you'll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality peri-operative care. Working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and the wider theatre team, you'll provide dedicated, hands-on support throughout the surgical journey, helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, supportive environment where teamwork, clinical excellence and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do. ## Job Description As our SFA, you will be: Providing continuous support to the operating surgeon throughout surgical procedures Assisting with patient positioning, skin preparation and draping Handling tissues, providing retraction and assisting with haemostasis Supporting minimal access surgery through accurate camera manipulation Assisting with suturing, wound closure and application of dressings Leading or contributing to the WHO surgical safety checklist Ensuring accurate documentation and safe handling of specimens and equipment Acting as a patient advocate throughout the intra-operative phase Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary theatre team Supporting audit, education and service improvement initiatives ## Responsibilities For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered nurse or operating department practitioner (ODP) - Recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification - At least 2 years experience as a scrub practitioner - Strong knowledge of theatre practice, clinical governance and patient safety - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Ability to work independently and prioritise workload in a busy theatre environment - Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards of care - A flexible, positive approach and a strong focus on patient experience ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.