Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP)
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Eastbourne Theatres are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join our theatre teams as a Scrub Practition...
Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge who will thrive in a busy environment.
You must be committed to cooperative team working at all times.
The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development.
We have a dedicated full time practice educator who will provide support and continued professional development with opportunities to enhance your experience.
Previous theatre experience essential due to the limited job contract period.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Level 7 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) qualification.
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Revalidation documents
Desirable
- Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and non-verbal
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work effectively in stressful situations where the work pattern is unpredictable, highly distressing and be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Highly developed psychomotor skills, to work with delicate, specialist equipment and instrumentation.
Desirable
- Able to lead the multi-disciplinary team in the absence of more senior staff
- Risk assessor training and experience
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexible rota to support the needs of the service / Trust.
- Must be able to travel independently to other Trust sites for training or work related duties in an efficient and timely manner
Desirable
- Holds current full drivers licence.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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