Senior Theatre Practitoner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Worthing; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking dynamic Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioners for its theatre department in Worthing. Successful candidates will be responsible for managing theatres and providing leadership and mentorship, ensuring high standards of patient care in various specialities. Join a caring and innovative team committed to excellent healthcare.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme for staff

Supportive teaching and learning environment

Staff Networks to promote diversity

Qualifications

• Evidence of experience in a variety of specialities.
• Experience in supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Evidence of mentorship/PSPA training.

Responsibilities

• Manage theatre on a day-to-day basis.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership.
• Mentor and assess skills of newly qualified staff.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Education

Registered with the NMC/HCPC

Significant post-registration experience in theatres/recovery

Leadership course

Job description

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Worthing, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

07.07.2025

Expiry Date:

21.08.2025

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Job overview

Worthing and Southlands Theatre department is looking for dynamic and enthusiastic band 6 senior practitioners to join our busy theatre department. We cover many specialities including Colo-Rectal, urology and orthopaedics, ophthalmology, obstetrics and day surgery

If you are trained in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery and have experience in of a variety of specialities, then please apply.

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.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Theatre Practitioner will undertake the management of a theatre on a day-to-day basis in the absence of/or in conjunction with the Lead Theatre Practitioner and to have continuing responsibility for the effective management of their allocated theatre/recovery on a day-to-day basis. In addition, the post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership within this area, ensuring an effective support of colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate skills in the delivery of appropriate care for perioperative patients. Provide a quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care, ensuring the provision of evidence based care by being a role model, providing specialist knowledge within theatre/recovery practice. The Senior Theatre Practitioner will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues by mentoring, assessing their skills, and being a preceptor to newly qualified staff as appropriate. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team committed to delivering and improving a high standard of perioperative care within University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise within the area of work (Main theatre, Recovery or DSU) and within the context of changing health care provision

Work clinically developing/implementing evidence based practice within the designated clinical area of expertise in conjunction with Lead Practitioners, Theatre Manager and Matron.

Ensure a multi professional focus, have the ability to facilitate, initiate, manage and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care

In conjunction with Lead Practitioners, ensure that a supportive teaching and learning environment is in place within their area on a day-to-day basis

In conjunction with Lead Practitioners, ensure that all staff work to their required level of clinical and professional competence whilst adhering to their NMC/HCPC professional codes of conduct.

Ensure all staff are developed to attain competence as highlighted at appraisal

Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision within clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity, maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility

Work in clinical practice, supporting the Lead Practitioners leading a team of Theatre Practitioners co-ordinating the shift, ensuring that all appropriate care is given to all patients. Provide specialist advice within the clinical area and expert advice within the speciality team

Work collaboratively with clinical experts including Lead Practitioners, Theatre Managers, Theatre Matron, Head of Nursing, Surgeons, Anaesthetists, Consultant Nurses, Nurse Specialists and Practice Development Nurses in the development of expert, patient centred practice

Ensure that the privacy and dignity of patients is key in the provision of all care and clinical practice within the Operating Theatre, Recovery and Day Surgery environment

Work without supervision within the perioperative setting in the absence of the Lead Theatre Practitioners

Be able to prioritise work load under the supervision of the shift leader and be adaptable to pressures in demands for perioperative patient interventions

Ensure that any Safeguarding issues are raised appropriately to enable investigation in relation to vulnerable adults and children

Ensure that the needs of older people are kept central to practice and service

Person specification

Skills

• Evidence of experience in a variety of specialities
• Evidence of supporting and mentoring junior staff and students
• Evidence of mentorship/PSPA training

Qualifications

• Registered with the NMC/HCPC
• Significant post registration experience in theatres/recovery
• Leadership course

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

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