Moving into Advanced Practice Roles

Thinking about your next step in perioperative practice?

This guide explores the range of career pathways available to experienced perioperative practitioners, including Anaesthesia Associate, Surgical First Assistant, Surgical Care Practitioner and Advanced Clinical Practice roles.

It explains how these roles differ in scope of practice, training, regulation and day-to-day responsibilities, helping you understand what each pathway involves.

The guide also provides practical advice on choosing the right pathway, preparing for training, building your evidence and portfolio, discussing opportunities with your employer, and transitioning confidently into your new role.



Whether you are an ODP, anaesthetic or scrub practitioner, recovery practitioner, or working in a related perioperative role, this guide provides a practical starting point for planning your next career move.