Overview
Eastbourne Theatres are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join our theatre teams as a Scrub Practitioner.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic and caring, 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, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Breast, ENT, Max Fax, and provide 24 hour emergency cover. This post is predominantly envisaged to be in the General Surgery and ENT team and will include some unsociable hours.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge who will thrive in a busy environment.
* Commitment to cooperative team working at all times.
* The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development.
* A dedicated full time practice educator will provide support and continued professional development with opportunities to enhance your experience.
* Previous theatre experience is desirable.
About us / Benefits
A wide range of staff benefits are available 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, all staff have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-SRLL25
Job location: Eastbourne Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
* Evidence of relevant CPD
* Theatre Practitioners must be registered with the Governing Body
* Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level
Experience
* Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
* Previous experience of working as part of a team
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to work as part of a Multi-disciplinary 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 manipulate delicate, specialist equipment and instrumentation
* Information technology skills
* Able to plan and organise own workload and supervise students/learners and assistant theatre practitioners
Desirable
* Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff
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 DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Eastbourne Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD
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