Theatre Practitioner

Sterling Cross Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Theatre Practitioner to join its modern and well-equipped operating department. This permanent role offers the opportunity to support a range of surgical interventions while ensuring patients receive exceptional pre-, peri-, and post-operative care. With a focus on trauma and orthopaedic procedures, candidates with relevant experience will find this role particularly rewarding. The hospital is committed to professional development, providing sector-leading CPD opportunities and a supportive environment. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare scheme

Free on-site parking

CPD opportunities

Friends & Family hospital discounts

25 days annual leave

Enhanced benefits for new parents

Non-contributory life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral and recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months’ post-registration experience as a Theatre Practitioner.
• Registration with NMC or HCPC is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical interventions in Scrub, Anaesthetics, and Recovery.
• Ensure excellent pre-, peri-, and post-operative care for patients.

Skills

Theatre Practice

Trauma and Orthopaedic Experience

Patient Care

Scrub, Anaesthetics and Recovery

Education

NMC Registration (Registered Nurse)

HCPC Registration (Operating Department Practitioner)

Job description

A leading West Sussex hospital is now looking for a Registered Nurse (RN Adult) or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join the team as a Theatre Practitioner – practising in a Scrub, Anaesthetics and/or Recovery capacity.

The hospital is rated “Good” in all areas by the CQC and has invested significantly in its operating theatres, creating an ultra-modern and well-equipped department able to offer a broad range of routine and advanced procedures in close coordination with comprehensive on-site imaging and physiotherapy services.

Patients can be assured of excellent and thorough pre-, peri- and post-operative care for procedures across diverse clinical specialities; you’ll be supporting surgical interventions.

This is a permanent role for a Theatre Practitioner (RN Adult or ODP), ideally full-time.

Part-time may also be considered. Bank hours are also available.

Salary dependent on experience – trauma and orthopaedic experience will be highly beneficial.

Person specification:

1. Essential: Registration with the NMC (Registered Nurse, RN Adult) or the HCPC (Operating Department Practitioner, ODP)
2. Essential: A minimum of 12 months’ post-registration experience as a Theatre Practitioner
3. Desirable: Professional experience with trauma and orthopaedic surgeries

Benefits and enhancements include:

1. Private healthcare scheme, including cover for pre-existing conditions*
2. Free on-site parking
3. Sector-leading CPD opportunities (incl. industry-recognised qualifications and leadership development) with higher education partners
4. Friends & Family hospital discounts
5. 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part-time)
6. Enhanced benefits for new parents
7. Non-contributory life assurance
8. Access to substantial retail and leisure discounts, including the Blue Light Card
9. Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
10. Employee referral and recognition schemes
11. And more!