Surgical First Assistant

As a result of service redesign within the gynaecology service we now have the exciting opportunity to employ a Surgical First Assistant (Gynaecology) at our new surgical hub in St Austell. You will need to be flexible and adaptable with excellent communication and organisational skills and, most importantly, unlimited enthusiasm., The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care related to gynaecology operative procedures.

The post holder will be expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients.

The post holder will provide skilled and competent assistant to the operating surgeon during operative procedures. They will work at all times under the direct supervision of the operating surgeon.

Working with the theatre team to ensure that the correct equipment is available in a timely manner for all gynaecology operating lists. The individual will be responsible for liaising with list bookers, theatre staff and the trust procurement department to ensure continuity of service.

The post holder will work closely with theatre and the surgical admitting areas to support patient flow and efficient functioning of the theatre list.

We are looking to supplement our gynaecology theatre team with an experienced surgical first assistant who has anaesthetics, scrub or recovery skills. We would like to hear from you if your are dual/multi-skilled or have gynaecology theatre experience.

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.