Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualification
Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
- Relevant experience
Evidence of extended skills/training through undertaking relevant study
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualification
ILS/ALS
- Relevant experience
Post qualification experience within the peri-operative setting
Job overview
QVH is a specialist NHS hospital, providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people across the South of England.
We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care, the best clinical outcomes and a safe and positive patient experience.
As a surgical hospital we provide a service in the following surgical pathways:
- Major head and neck reconstructive surgery
- Maxillofacial/Orthognathic/trauma
- Plastic surgery, including major reconstruction
- Hand surgery
- Ophthalmics, including complex corneal reconstruction
- Burns for reconstructive surgery
- Trauma
Main duties of the job
If you are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in reconstructive surgery and or advanced airway management then we offer the perfect opportunities at QVH.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.
You will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. You will participate in the training of staff and continue your own personal and professional development.
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.
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This advert is for Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP with Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Operating department practitioner role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Oct 2026.
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