Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Lewes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Theatre Nurse/ODP to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, enhancing your skills across various specialties including Anaesthetics and Theatre. With a commitment to patient care and staff wellbeing, this position provides opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a supportive community that values diversity and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact on patient lives while enjoying a flexible working pattern. Your journey towards a fulfilling career starts here!

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Wellbeing Programme

Supportive Staff Networks

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold full UK NMC or HCPC registration.
• Experience in a fast-paced clinical environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and teaching to personnel.
• Ensure safe administration of drugs and maintain records.
• Assist with the development of high-quality patient care.

Skills

Scrub Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Support

Education

Registered Nurse or ODP

Job description

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Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

Band 5

Main area Surgery Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Part time considered) Job ref 279-7160294-APR25

Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Lewes Victoria Hospital Town Lewes Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/05/2025 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 ourWellbeing 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.

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

Job overview

Do you wish to work in a facility where you will have the opportunity to enhance your specialist skills? If so, the Day Surgery Unit at Lewes is the place for you. We have rebuilt the service following our COVID closure and all lists are reopened and fully operating. The following specialities are currently operating here at Lewes, , Digestive Diseases, Vascular, Gynaecology, OMFS, Occuloplastics and Urology.

We cannot do this without you. We have surgeons and patients waiting.

The service runs Monday to Friday from 0700 to 2000. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Theatre Practitioner, Nurse or ODP to join our friendly, forward thinking team. Scrub experience is essential.

Our staff are multi skilled and can work in number of the following areas, Anaesthetics, Theatre, Pre op assessment, PACU and the Surgical Ward. Training and support within these areas is provided. This is a fast paced environment with a variety of areas and roles to experience. Every day is different.

The post holder will complete an orientation period to the clinical area in accordance with the Trust’s induction programme. You will also be supported in your on going professional development.

We can offer a flexible working pattern within the Unit's opening hours.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold full UK NMC or HCPC registration. We cannot at this time consider applicants who do not hold a full registration.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area, including supervising and assessing learners in the work place.
• To provide technical & clinical advise to relevant colleagues in the Day Surgery Unit and Pre-Operative Assessment.
• To provide information & support to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Willing to undertake training within the Perioperative setting either anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
• To provide & assist with the development of safe & high quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.

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

• Deputise for the Unit Manager /Senior Practitioner when required.
• Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
• Ensure the safe control, custody and administration of all drugs within the Unit in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.
• Assist the Unit Manager to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
• Inform Senior Practitioner/Unit Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
• Assist the Senior Practitioner to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the Unit.
• Assist the Unit Manager 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 DATIX are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.
• Assist the Senior Practitioners 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

Evidence

• Registered Nurse/ ODP
• Experience supporting learners in the clinical environment
• Previous experience in day surgery or similar environment
• Good Communication
• Works well in a team
• Able to work in a fast paced environment

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.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it 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 this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Eileen Collings Job title Unit Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01273 402503 Additional information

If you require any further information or would like to visit and see what we do please call. If Eileen Collings is unavailable please ask to speak to Nicola Wickwar.