Job overview
Sussex Premier Health are looking for experienced senior Band 6 Theatre Practitioner either ODP or RGN to join their team delivering quality, high standard peri operative care to both private and NHS patients within the two theatre, one endoscopy/minor ops suite unit.
Main duties of the job
Providing quality clinical care to patients within the operating theatre department whether in scrub, surgical first assistant, recovery or anaesthetics. Assisting the theatre management team in the smooth and efficient running of the department by acting on occasions as theatre coordinator.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Effective leadership and people management skills
Experience
Essential
- Four years experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres/PACU/DSU demonstrating areas of responsibility and management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered
Desirable
- Educated to degree level
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This advert is for Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Sussex Premier Health Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Aug 2026.
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