Operating Department Practitioner
The closing date is 09 July 2025
Job summary
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic band 5 anaesthetic practitioner to join our busy theatre team in the Day Surgery Unit at St. Richards Hospital in Chichester West Sussex.
Based in a stand-alone 3 theatre unit we are looking for a dynamic anaesthetic practitioner/anaesthetic nurse to work within our DSU team. Anaesthetic experience is essential but there will also be training opportunities for the successful candidate, both mandatory and external courses are available within the Trust as well as the opportunity to work in both Main Theatres and Maternity to maintain skills.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the DSU team the position will be mainly based as an anaesthetic role but there will be the opportunity to maintain recovery, scrub and pre op skills. There will also be the opportunity to work in Main Theatres.
In DSU the Patient is always at the centre of everything we do. By adhering to the trust patients first philosophy we can do this and support our colleagues within the Trust.
The successful candidate would ideally have effective communication and be computer proficient, the Trust also offers some computer training.
About us
At UH Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a University Trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.
We hope that in choosing UH Sussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UH Sussex.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
279-7206604-MAY25
Job locations
Day Surgery Unit, St. Richard's Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Day Surgery Unit, St. Richard's Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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