Senior Staff Nurse / Theatre Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Band 6 Theatre Practitioner at a leading NHS Trust. This role offers the chance to impact patient care significantly while working in a supportive environment. You'll be at the forefront of clinical practice, ensuring the highest standards of anaesthetic care and patient safety. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while being part of a forward-thinking healthcare team.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing Programme

Staff Networks

Buddy system for new members

Qualifications

• Must hold UK NMC/HCPC registration.
• Experience in theatre nursing with dual training in scrub and anaesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial support to the Team Leader.
• Lead and teach within the specialist area.
• Offer specialist advice in the peri-operative setting.

Skills

Theatre Nursing

Anaesthetic Care

Clinical Leadership

Patient Support

Teaching and Assessing

Education

Professional Registration

Dual Trained Scrub and Anaesthetics

Post Qualification Theatre Experience

Job description

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Senior Staff Nurse / Theatre Practitioner

Band 6

Main area Perioperative Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (include evenings, weekends and nights.) Job ref 279-7122211-APR25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/05/2025 23:59

About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 UHSussex 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.

Job overview

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Band 6 Theatre Practitioner!

Are you an experienced and passionate Theatre Practitioner looking to take your career to the next level? The Main Operating Department at Royal Sussex County Hospital is seeking enthusiastic Band 6 Theatre Nurses / Practitioners (either ODP or RN) within our Trauma, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Anaesthetics and ENT/Max-Fax teams. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a supportive and progressive environment, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

Royal Sussex County Hospital is one of 5 sites across University Hospital Sussex and we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where every team member is valued. Our Main Theatres are at the cutting edge of clinical practice, and we are committed to continuous learning, development, and excellence in patient care. As a Band 6 Theatre Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of anaesthetic care and patient safety while supporting the development of your colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical & Managerial Support: You’ll work closely with the Team Leader, providing essential clinical and managerial support to ensure smooth and effective theatre operations.
• Leadership & Teaching: As a senior practitioner, you will lead by example, offering clinical leadership, guidance, and teaching to all relevant staff within your specialist area.
• Specialist Advice: You’ll provide expert technical and clinical advice to colleagues within the peri-operative environment, helping to enhance the quality of care provided.
• Patient Support: You’ll play a crucial role in supporting and informing patients undergoing anaesthesia and surgery, ensuring their experience is as comfortable and safe as possible.
• Quality Care Development: You will assist in the development of safe, high-quality specialist care, adhering to the Trust’s Nursing & Midwifery guidelines, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s dedicated to excellence in peri-operative care, apply now! We look forward to welcoming you to the Royal Sussex County Hospital family.

Please note: We are currently accepting applications only from those who hold UK NMC/HCPC registration.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, 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 UHSussex 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To provide clinical & managerial support to the Team Leader.
• To provide clinical leadership, support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.
• To provide specialist technical & clinical advice 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.

Person specification

Professional Registration

• Professional Registration
• Dual Trained Scrub and Anaesthetics
• Demonstrates post Qualification theatre experience
• Teaching and Assessing Practice Assessor or working towards it

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

Important information for applicants:

Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Karolina Murawski Job title Team leader Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273696955 Additional information

If you would like to know more about the role, or would like and informal visit please contact Karolina Murawski - [e-mail]