Surgical First Assistant- Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Description

Please note this job is currently going through profile matching.** Applications are invited for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Surgical First Assistant (SFA) to join our expanding Orthopaedic surgical team, which includes Physician Assistants, Orthopaedic Surgical Trainees and Clinical Fellows. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the team, complementing the current extended Orthopaedic surgical team, by providing high quality, patient-focused, continuous and competent surgical assistance to the Orthopaedic operating surgeons under their direct supervision, whilst not performing any form of surgical intervention. They will have expertise of Orthopaedic practice, demonstrating a breadth of knowledge required to practice safely, effectively and efficiently. The role is primarily an intraoperative one, but the successful candidate will join the operating surgeon in the pre- and post-operative visits, in order to further their clinical knowledge. The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital Orthopaedic department is one of the largest Arthroplasty units within the UK, with 24 orthopaedic Consultants, two of whom specialise in foot and ankle surgery, and one in hand/wrist surgery. The department undertakes approximately 4000 primary and revision joint replacements and over 500 other elective orthopaedic procedures (including foot & ankle, soft tissue knee surgery and hand) per year. The Foot and Ankle Unit is a high volume centre for elective surgery with over 600 elective orthopaedic procedures each year and is a high volume centre for total ankle replacements. The orthopaedic department consist of 24 orthopaedic consultants (21 lower limb arthroplasty, 2 foot & ankle, 1 hand & wrist). Seven laminar flow theatres are available for surgery from Monday to Friday, with 2 laminar flow theatres available routinely on a Saturday. There is an additional non-laminar flow theatre for foot & ankle, hand & wrist and soft tissue knee surgery. As part of a hospital expansion programme, a further three laminar flow theatres will come into use in due course. Candidates should have completed an accredited Surgical First Assistant Programme, Parts 1 and 2 (Extended Skills) and have a minimum of one year previous Orthopaedic experience as a Surgical First Assistant. For further information, please contact Mr. Jason Roberts (Clinical Director) on 0141 951 5527 or Mrs Chloe Macaulay Assistant Service Manager on 07483140957 NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role. This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment. As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information. NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack. Show more Show less