Overview
Join to apply for the Surgical First Assistant (Bank) role at NHS.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Surgical First Assistant to join a Day Surgery Unit. The hospital comprises a well-equipped theatre, a purpose-built procedure room, outpatients department, minor injury and illness unit and x-ray. You will be working with a compassionate Day Surgery team committed to delivering the best in care.
Applications for this role will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date is indicative. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Details
* Date posted: 22 October 2025
* Salary: £27.08 per hour
* Contract: Bank
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Location: Tetbury Hospital, Malmesbury Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Provide competent and skilled surgical assistance under the supervision of the operating surgeon.
* Provide skilled and advanced surgical scrub practice for General Surgery.
* Demonstrate a competent level of knowledge in accordance with professional guidelines and the scope of the role.
Principle Duties
* Provide competent and skilled assistance in all aspects of surgery under the supervision of the surgeon.
* Undertaking duties such as (not exhaustive): skin preparation and draping; handling of instruments and cameras (laparoscopic work); catheterisation; use of suction as guided by the surgeon; use of specialised surgical equipment.
* Provide assistance to the surgeon or anaesthetist as required.
* Understand advanced surgical techniques and make professional and clinical decisions for which the First Surgical Assistant is accountable.
* Have advanced knowledge of current elective and emergency surgical techniques and equipment required to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Ensure detailed understanding of the principles of surgical techniques required.
Please refer to the attached job description for comprehensive information regarding the responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations associated with the position.
Person Specification
* Experience – Essential: awareness of current professional nursing issues in the theatre environment; extensive clinical experience as a scrub practitioner; understanding of trust-wide strategic objectives; risk management; clinical governance; knowledge of ethical issues.
* Skills and Abilities – Essential: excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective interpersonal skills; ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism; ability to promote teamwork and best practice; ability to identify, evaluate and solve problems; ability to make decisions appropriately; self-motivated; IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
* Qualifications – Essential: RGN/ODP registered with the NMC or HCPC; Diploma and evidence of strong commitment to professional education and development; evidence of recent post-registration education or equivalent experience; NASP advanced scrub practitioner qualification. Desirable: NASP extended skills of the advanced scrub practitioner.
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
* Employer: Tetbury Hospital
* Address: Malmesbury Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8XB
* Employer's website: https://www.tetburyhospital.co.uk/
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Bank (Part-time)
Job function
* Health Care Provider
#J-18808-Ljbffr