Surgical First Assistant Services

---

I offer experience,  dependable support as Surgical First Assistant (SFA) for private and NHS procedures.

With advanced clinical skills and a solid surgical background,  I work alongside consultants and surgical teams to ensure safe, smooth and efficient operations.
Specialties Covered:
Orthopaedics (including joint replacement, fixations, trauma,  sports injuries, arthroscopies )
Plastic and reconstructive Surgery (skin grafts, wound closures, various  aesthetic procedures )
General Surgery (open and laparoscopic hernias, cholecystectomies)
Colorectal Surgery (Bowel resections, various oncoresections)
Breast Surgery(lumpectomies, mastectomies, sentinel node biopsies)
Gynaecology(open and laparoscopic  myomectomies, hysterectomy,  salpingoplasty/tomy, oophorectomies

Obstetrics 

Urology (open, laparoscopic, transurethral procedures)

ENT(septoplasty, thyroidectomy,  salivar , parotides glands surgery 

Vascular ( varicose veins, fistula, bypass, endarterectomy, AAA, carotide and femoral procedures)

Oral surgery and facial trauma
Minor Procedures & Skin Surgery(port insertions, drains, dkin lesions)

   I assist confidently in both elective and emergency procedures, ensuring a smooth surgical flow, accurate and precision  retraction, haemostasis (pasive and active diathermy, mechanical and chemical haemostasis), suturing,  tissue handling, local anaesthesia infiltrations
Skilled assistance during open, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures.
Pre- and post-operative support

Available for patient support
- Professional conduct in theatre settings with focus on safety, teamwork, and efficiency

NMC Registered 

-RCN , AfPP,  RCSEd Registered
-Surgical First Assistant postgraduate  trained (Foundation SFA lev 6 in Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford with the training in Bedford Hospital  and Advanced SFA lev 7 in Edge Hill University Manchester with the training In Oxford University Hospitals)

-Independent and Supplementary Prescriber (University of Northampton, Dermainstitute)

Alma Mater:

Medicine and Surgery Faculty of University of Perugia , tilte "Dottore in Infermieristica"  First Class Honours Specialist Nursing Degree

International theatre experience across multiple surgical specialties; registered  since 1988
Fully insured and DBS checked
Whether you’re a surgeon, clinic, agency, or hospital looking for freelance surgical assistance, I’m available for ad-hoc sessions, regular lists, or emergency cover.

Contact me to discuss availability,  rates snd how I can support your team.