Location: The Harborne Hospital
Contract type: Bank
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Pay: Bank hourly rate vary depending on shift
***Rates inclusive of WTR include indicative additional amount separately payable on claiming accrued annual leave. WTR is calculated on the average hourly pay rate over the preceding 52 weeks and may therefore differ from the amount included in the above WTR rates***
At HCA UK were incredibly proud of our team culture. Its this sense of connection and collaboration that allows us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients. But, we know that no hospital team is complete without the vital support of its bank and now, were looking for people to be part of our growing team.
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new 100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital that has opened in Birmingham in January 2024. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital has the deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery. The Harborne Hospital is the 4th NHS partnership within this network, partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.
As part of our Bank youll have first refusal ahead of agencies on a range of shifts across our network of leading private hospitals, all of which are currently rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC. Its a fantastic chance to gain exposure to one of the UKs leading private healthcare providers while retaining that all important flexibility over when and where you work. You can expect to work alongside leading consultants, expert colleagues and be recognised for the vital role you play within our team.
As a Surgical First Assist You Will
- Enhance communication between the perioperative team, ward and patient
- Completion of the WHO surgical safety checklist
- Assist with patient positioning on the operating table
- Assist with skin preparation and draping
- Skin and deep tissue retraction
- Handling body tissues / organs
- Laparoscopic camera and instrument manipulation
- Cutting ties and sutures
- Simple wound dressings
- Right to work within the UK (sponsorships cannot be provided for Bank staff)
- HCPC Registration (No restrictions on practice)
- Experience working in a hospital setting as A Surgical First Assistant
- SFA Course
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Above all else, were committed to the care and improvement of human life. Its this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. To others, this may just be a Bank role, but to us, youre a valued member of our team, a team that improves lives on a daily basis.
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. Thats the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues were creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. Thats why we offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
