(**) Advanced Surgical First Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Southend University Hospital NHS Trust
Salary:	£49,387 Per Annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

This role is multi-dimensional and requires the post holder to apply specialist clinical knowledge and skill, to integrate and fulfil all the identified dimensions within it.

This includes specific clinical autonomous practice performing a degree of surgical intervention having gained the under-pinning knowledge and competence within an agreed core and individual clinical specialty scope of practice, which is identified within this job description.

Deliver direct care to patients within their caseload in accordance with the trusts policies and NMC / HCPC guidelines.

Practice within the parameters of the Surgical first Assistant, adhering to the NMC / HCPC codes of clinical conduct and in accordance with trust policies, guidelines and specific practice requirements identified within this job description.

Maintain core and specific clinical competencies, recognising role / skill limitations identifying, additional training and education required to support continued safe practice and knowledge.

Participate in user groups, forums, and multidisciplinary team meetings weekly including specific clinical speciality meetings.

Participate and engage in research-based practice.

care to patients and demonstrate knowledgeable clinical competence.

Undertake pre-operative assessment of the patient in-order to assess and identify the patients physical, psychological, and spiritual peri-operative needs.

Report and proactively initiate the management of the patients’ pre-operative concerns/needs reassuring and employing anxiety management therapies to the patient if necessary.

Possess advanced knowledge and understanding of stages of operative procedures, and of anatomy and physiology in-order to provide skilled anticipatory assistance to the surgeon.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Additional details on responsibilities and expectations of the role are included in the attached Job Description

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026

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