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Surgical First Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £22.44 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £22.44 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2025 |
| Location: | Tetbury, GL8 8XB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B0560-25-0002 |
Summary
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 deicisons for which the First Surgical Assistant is accountable. Have advanced knowledge of current elective and emergency surgical techniques and equipment required to achieve the optimal outcomes in surgery. Ensure detailed understanding of the principles of surgical techniques required. Responsibility for Patient Care Using professional judgement, the post-holder will be able to analyse a range of patient conditions and act appropriately in the peri-operative setting. Maintain high standards of patient care by personal example and professional conduct. Implement safety measures in accordance with agreed procedures in relation to: Checking of patients in the Day Surgery Unit. Checking of swabs, instruments, and needle counts. Ionising radiation. Static electricity explosion hazards. Comply with Trust-wide policies in place in relation to safe custody, handling, and administration of medications and reporting any discrepancies to the Day Surgery Managers or Matron. Be able to critically evaluate appropriate evidence and research to ensure that patients benefit from the delivery of high-quality service.