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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

(**) Advanced Surgical First Assistant

The closing date is 11 November 2026

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Job 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 a year

Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Job share

Reference number

390-NM-MED-BR-8451

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team

Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff

Desirable

• Advanced communication course

Personal & People Development

Essential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances

Desirable

• Professional indemnity insurance

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility within contracted hours to meet the demands of the department
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, able to stand and concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Caring, honest and reliable

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent.

Desirable

• Higher degree

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty.
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team

Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Communication Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, other specialties and support staff

Desirable

• Advanced communication course

Personal & People Development

Essential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances

Desirable

• Professional indemnity insurance

Physical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexibility within contracted hours to meet the demands of the department
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, able to stand and concentrate for prolonged periods.
• Caring, honest and reliable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Service Manager

Becki Lord

[email protected]

07552212599

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 a year

Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Job share

Reference number

390-NM-MED-BR-8451

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

United Kingdom

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