Senior Business Development Manager
alanandgrant
Cardiac Surgeon Assistant
About this role
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Cardiac Surgeon Assistant to support the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon in the assessment, preparation, management, and postoperative care of patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures. The successful candidate will provide clinical and surgical assistance, support theatre activities, monitor patients, and contribute to safe and efficient delivery of cardiac surgical services.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Cardiac Surgeon in preoperative assessment and preparation of patients.
- Review relevant clinical information, investigations, imaging, and laboratory results.
- Assist during cardiac surgical procedures under the supervision of the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon.
- Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and required materials for procedures.
- Assist with surgical exposure, haemostasis, wound closure, and other appropriate surgical tasks within scope of practice.
- Monitor patients and support postoperative care in collaboration with the Cardiac ICU and perioperative teams.
- Assist in identifying and escalating postoperative complications.
- Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary cardiac case discussions.
- Maintain accurate clinical and surgical documentation.
- Support patient and family communication as directed by the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, teaching, and service development
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) for a physician-level role, or other relevant surgical qualification as applicable to the position structure.
- Current professional registration and practising licence.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant surgical experience.
- Experience in cardiothoracic or cardiac surgery is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an operating theatre and multidisciplinary clinical environment.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and technical skills.
- Good understanding of perioperative and postoperative surgical care.
- Commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.
- Open to qualified local and expatriate candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Cardiac Surgeon Assistant role at alanandgrant is based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Cardiac Surgeon Assistant role at alanandgrant full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Cardiac Surgeon Assistant role at alanandgrant.
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When was the Cardiac Surgeon Assistant job at alanandgrant posted?
This Cardiac Surgeon Assistant position at alanandgrant was posted on Aug 9, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Cardiac Surgeon Assistant
alanandgrant
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