Surgical First Assistant (SFA)

Why this role
If you're passionate about delivering expert perioperative care and advanced surgical assistance, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join a team that’s dedicated to providing safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. As an experienced Surgical First Assistant (SFA), you’ll support consultant surgeons and the multidisciplinary team throughout the intraoperative phase, ensuring optimal surgical outcomes and promoting patient safety.

About the employer
This established healthcare provider delivers a range of surgical services within a modern clinical environment, offering a collaborative and supportive working culture where skills and expertise are valued, and continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged. This provides a positive setting for those looking to build and progress their careers in perioperative care.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver skilled assistance to surgeons during operative procedures across various surgical specialties.
• Undertake advanced intraoperative responsibilities including tissue retraction, haemostasis, wound exposure, camera holding, suction, and skin closure.
• Function as a scrub practitioner when required, maintaining aseptic technique and accountability for instruments, swabs, needles, and sharps.
• Participate in the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist and comply with National Safety Standards for Invasive Procedures (NatSSIPs).

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or Registered Operating Department Practitioner with current HCPC registration.
• Recognised Surgical First Assistant qualification.
• Significant post-registration experience within the operating theatre environment.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with enhancements for experience and qualifications.
• Enjoy 33 days off plus your birthday, giving you time to truly recharge.
• Continuous professional development opportunities and funding for additional qualifications.
• A supportive, collaborative work environment that values your contributions and encourages career growth.

Apply today for this Surgical First Assistant (SFA) role in Cambridgeshire or get in touch with Caroline Robinson for a confidential chat, quoting reference 4431. We’d be thrilled to hear from you!