Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader for Thoracics
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse or ODP with strong clinical skills to join the Thoracic Theatre Team at Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus. The role involves supporting the developing robotic surgery programme as a Robotic Surgical First Assistant and acting as a Deputy Team Leader. You will need excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of robotic surgery, and a minimum of 4 years theatre experience. The successful candidate will either hold or be working towards the Surgical First Assistant qualification.
Essential criteria
- Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs
Desirable criteria
- Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention
- Training & Qualifications
- Current level 1 NMC Registration or HPC Registration Part 1
- Posession of Mentoring Course or equivelant teaching qualification.
- Experience using with the Da Vinci Robot and associated instruments and sundries
- An advanced Surgical Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
- Experience / Certificate in Robotic Surgery Certificate
- Communication
- Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs
- Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention
- Training & Qualifications
- Current level 1 NMC Registration or HPC Registration Part 1
- Posession of Mentoring Course or equivelant teaching qualification.
- Experience using with the Da Vinci Robot and associated instruments and sundries
- An advanced Surgical Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
- Experience / Certificate in Robotic Surgery Certificate
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 4d
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader for Thoracics
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse / ODP with strong clinical skills to join the Thoracic Theatre Team, based at Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus. The Thoracic team are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader to support the current team in managing the service, as the robotic surgery programme continues to develop across the speciality.
As a HCPC or NMC registered theatre practitioner, you will be able to demonstrate continued professional development, an understanding of change processes and current challenges within perioperative practice at NUH.
You will also have the responsibility to act as a Deputy Team Leader within the Thoracic Theatre Team. You will be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and experience of robotic surgery.
As a suitable candidate, you will hold or will be working towards the SFA qualification or be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to undertake the relevant course.
Main duties of the job
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