Theatre Practitioner Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC/HCPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing or ODP qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses or ODPs.

Are you theatre trained and looking for a new adventure?

We have exciting opening within theatres at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for enthusiastic dynamic staff wanting to increase their knowledge and skills across a number of specialities. If you want to further your career, then please apply.

In brief the department comprises of 10 operating theatres, including a recovery unit . We care for some of the most complex surgical procedures/conditions being treated in the region. The mix and complexity of cases we have provides unique opportunity to develop your practice in areas few other hospitals can offer.

We are seeking to recruit two skilled scrub and anaesthetic practitioners, either Registered Nurses (with or without an anaesthetic qualification) or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). We offer access to development courses and opportunities aimed at enhancing both leadership and clinical skills. Our Practice Development Team is dedicated to supporting the professional growth of all staff members.

We also cover a wide range of surgical specialities.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.

To provide technical & clinical advise to relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting.

To provide information & support to patients having anaesthesia / surgery.

To provide & assist with the development of safe & high quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.

The post holder will complete an orientation programme to the clinical area in accordance with the Trust's induction programme, and be expected to achieve perioperative competencies. An education/mentorship qualification is highly desirable, but not a prerequisite. If one is not held, successful candidates will be required to achieve one within 6 months of starting. This will be supported and facilitated with the help of our in-house Practice Development team.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in ourOutstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative communitywhere everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy 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 whenthey need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff whichis extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look afterourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the bestthat we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hopethat in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you makeand feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack:https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7120661-APR25

Job locations

Theatres Level 5

RSCH, Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputise for the Senior Theatre Practitioner when required.
Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
Ensure the safe control, custody and administration of all drugs within the peri-operative area in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.
Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
Assist the Team Leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.
Assist the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner to ensure self and others attend mandatory training sessions as required.
Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.
Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.
Ensure Safe code incident record forms are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.
Assist the team leader to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.
Ensure the security of the working area is maintained.
Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act.
Attend routine departmental meetings.
Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deputise for the Senior Theatre Practitioner when required.
Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
Ensure the safe control, custody and administration of all drugs within the peri-operative area in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.
Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
Assist the Team Leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.
Assist the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner to ensure self and others attend mandatory training sessions as required.
Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.
Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.
Ensure Safe code incident record forms are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.
Assist the team leader to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.
Ensure the security of the working area is maintained.
Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act.
Attend routine departmental meetings.
Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

Current NMC UK/HCPC Registration
Current UK work permit/Skilled worker visa/UK resident
Evidence of continuing professional development
IT skills
Communication skills

Desirable

Dual trained/anaesthetic qualification
Previous theatre experience
Experience of leading a team/managing a group of patients
Practice Assessor/Practice supervisor/mentorship qualification

Equality and Diversity

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Essential and desirable

Essential

Current NMC UK/HCPC Registration
Current UK work permit/Skilled worker visa/UK resident
Evidence of continuing professional development
IT skills
Communication skills

Desirable

Dual trained/anaesthetic qualification
Previous theatre experience
Experience of leading a team/managing a group of patients
Practice Assessor/Practice supervisor/mentorship qualification

Equality and Diversity

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.