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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)/Anaesthetic RGN

The closing date is 23 May 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join our surgical team, as we open the newly built Sussex Surgical Centre (Elective Surgical Hub).

This consists of 4 new theatres, 2 existing Day surgery theatres, Pre-Assessment, first and second stage recovery.

The SSC will be open initially 5 days a week, extending to a 6 day working week in the Autumn 2025.

The unit will be open from 07:00 to 22:00pm and theatres will be operating a 10 hour day between 08:00 and 18:00.

As a flexible employer we can offer part time and full time hours. Please talk to us about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require at interview, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process. While we may not be able to fully accommodate we will consider and try to accommodate for successful applicants.

Within the elective hub we will be caring for a variety of day case surgical patients including Trauma and Orthopaedics, General Surgery , Urology, Gynaecology, ENT, Maxilla Facial and other specialities.

We are looking for experienced HCPC registered ODP's and NMC Registered staff with Anaesthetic experience to join our team . You will need to have at least 2 years' experience within anaesthetics, a mentorship qualification, leadership training.

We expect all applicants to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care which embraces the ethos of Day Surgery and our Trust Values.

Main duties of the job

As the new SSC is a purpose build for elective day case procedures your role will include the safe management of patients pre and post operatively.

Working closely with all members of the multi disciplinary team, this includes the assessment, implementation and evaluation of the day surgery pathway for ensuring the delivery of safe care to our patients.

The Band 6 will have delegated responsibilities agreed by their line manager. These will include managing and leading delivery of care, supporting staff, mentoring of students and junior staff.

Please note the full job description attached with job specification is attached.

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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from £50.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

374-SR3694-A

Job locations

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact Justine Trueman.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact Justine Trueman.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
  • Mentorship Preceptorship Course /ENB 998.
  • A1/D32 D33.
  • PACU: Recognised critical care course/module.
  • Evidence of relevant CPD / Revalidation documents.
  • Evidence of additional relevant multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Management/leadership course.

Min Criteria

Essential

  • Two years' experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres/ PACU/ DSU demonstrating areas of responsibility and management.
  • Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU.
  • Experience in leading a clinical area/operating sessions.
  • Risk assessor training & experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
  • Mentorship Preceptorship Course /ENB 998.
  • A1/D32 D33.
  • PACU: Recognised critical care course/module.
  • Evidence of relevant CPD / Revalidation documents.
  • Evidence of additional relevant multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU

Desirable

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Management/leadership course.

Min Criteria

Essential

  • Two years' experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres/ PACU/ DSU demonstrating areas of responsibility and management.
  • Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU.
  • Experience in leading a clinical area/operating sessions.
  • Risk assessor training & 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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Nursing

Justine Trueman

Justine.Trueman1@NHS.net

07815986813

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Term time hours

Reference number

374-SR3694-A

Job locations

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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