Job overview
Eastbourne Theatres are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join our theatre teams as a Scrub Practitioner in the trauma and orthopaedic team.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic and caring individual who is able to work within a challenging theatre environment delivering a high standard of safe care and effective practice.
Theatres cover a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, Urology, Breast, ENT, Max Fax, and provide 24 hour emergency cover. You will be required to cover on call shifts over night and weekends.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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This advert is for Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP) with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne DGH. It is listed as a Band 5 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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