Robotic surgical first assistant

Robotic Surgical First Assistant

The closing date is 01 July 2026

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) for experienced scrub practitioners to join the Wythenshawe robotic assisted surgery program. We are looking to recruit 2 surgical first assistants who will work alongside Consultant Urologists providing assistance during clinical procedures and acting as a team lead driving efficiency and ensuring high quality patient care and safety.

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work in a highly technical area
• Problem solving and organizational skills
• Thorough and conscientious approach to working
• Working all the shift pattern Early, late weekends and nights in Theatres

Main duties of the job

The post holders will participate and assist primarily in robotic surgical procedures, with flexibility required dependent on the workload across the robotic specialties, providing skilled assistance under the direct supervision of the surgeon. The post holder will work as part of the theatre team in conjunction with specialty surgeons and team leaders. The post holder will assist and collaborate with the theatre team when not in the role of the RSFA, acting as Team Leader and take direct responsibility for the day to day management of their clinical team.

Act as Clinical Coordinator to facilitate the delivery of effective clinical practice, ensuring that all patients receive the highest possible standard of care.

Organise and prioritise care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

Facilitate effective communication between the multidisciplinary team and associate departments; possess excellent skills in providing the often sensitive and highly emotive information given to patients and relatives.

Demonstrate leadership and act as a professional role model ensuring that a professional approach is maintained by all team members at all times. Address members of staff behaving inappropriately and manage any conflict arising in the absence of the Clinical Coordinator.

Assist the theatre manager in the effective management of the budget specific to specialist area. Monitor the compliance of all Trust Policies and National Guidelines.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Qualification in ODP or RGN
• 5 years scrub experience
• Experience with robotic surgery
• Recognised management qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years recent experience in scrub practice
• Evidence of continued professional development, not including mandatory training.
• Evidence of working within multiple surgical specialties.
• Ability to demonstrate a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity and drives efficiency.
• Can demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Evidence of managing a team including acting in a senior role in the absence of team leader

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

As part of the recruitment process, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role. The check will cover standard criminal convictions and any additional relevant information necessary for duties involving direct patient contact.

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (Pro Rata)