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Robotic Surgical First Assistant/Deputy Team Leader for Thoracics

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Nottingham, NG5 1PB

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

10 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse / ODP with strong clinical skills to join the Thoracic Theatre Team, based at Nottingham Uni...

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert

Your communication skills will be excellent and you will be able to demonstrate how you establish effective working relationships. You will also be able to demonstrate an ability to engage and enthuse staff and students in the perioperative environment and have the drive and motivation to continually develop the robotic surgery service alongside the surgical team.

You will need to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of the speciality, have a minimum of 4 years theatre experience and exposure to robotic surgery.

If you do not have a Surgical First Assistant qualification, you will be expected to attend and complete this, alongside the Basic Surgical Skills course.

Please see the job description for Robotic Assistant Deputy Team Leader for full details. Please see attached documents.

To support the surgical team by acting as the first assistant to the surgeon for robot-assisted surgical procedures.

To support and deputise for the Team Leader, taking managerial, clinical and professional responsibility for a team of practitioners.

To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the multi-disciplinary team and between surgical specialities.

To support staff, ensuring the provision of high quality holistic patient care in the most efficient and safe manner in accordance with Divisional and Hospital policies and procedures.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Communication

Essential

  • Is able to co-ordinate the clinical area in order to meet patient needs

Desirable

  • Is aware of strategies relating to clinical governance and infection prevention

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Current level 1 NMC Registration or HPC Registration Part 1

Desirable

  • Posession of Mentoring Course or equivelant teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience using with the Da Vinci Robot and associated instruments and sundries

Desirable

  • An advanced Surgical Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
  • Experience / Certificate in Robotic Surgery Certificate

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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About the employer

NUH
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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