East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP)

The closing date is 03 April 2026

Job summary

Conquest Theatres are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join our theatre teams as an Anaesthetic/ Scrub/ PACU Practitioner.

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.

Theatres cover a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Breast, ENT and provide 24 hour emergency cover.

This post is predominantly envisaged to be in the Anaesthetic team and will include some unsociable hours.

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.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available, including opportunities for staff development, enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, and access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health Department, all staff have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available for just £50 per year.

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

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Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3826

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


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 us.

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 us.

Person Specification

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
Person Specification

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.

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

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anaesthetic Matron

Catherine Morris

catherine.morris12@nhs.net

03001315110

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3826

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards On Sea

TN37 7RD


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