Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP) The closing date is 25 August 2026 Apply for this job

Job summary

Eastbourne Main Theatres are looking to recruit Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioners to join our Theatre team for a fixed term of 1 year.

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. Main Theatres covers a wide range of specialities including Urology, General Surgery, Breast, ENT, Max Fax.

Previous experience of Robotic surgery, Laser operator and surgical scrub are desirable but not essential. 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 is essential.

About 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 Evidence of relevant CPD Theatre Practitioners must be registered with the Governing Body Desirable Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Previous experience of working as part of a team Desirable Theatre experience Skills Desirable Theatre experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD United Kingdom Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Theatre Matron Keith Talbott keith.talbott@nhs.net 03001315351 Details Date posted 11 August 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 374-SR3882 Job locations Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)