Theatre Practitioner - ODP / Anaesthetic Practitioner

NHS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Crawley is seeking enthusiastic theatre practitioners to join their team. This role offers professional development and flexible working opportunities while covering various surgical specialties. You will be involved in ensuring patient safety and supporting the surgical team. Ideal candidates should possess essential experience and qualifications. A commitment to training and supportive work culture is essential.

Benefits

Professional development training

Flexible working hours

Supportive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role.
• Evidence of essential experience for the role.
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the theatre environment for various surgical procedures.
• Contribute to the safety and comfort of patients.
• Complete necessary documentation as per policies.

Job description

Crawley Day Surgery Unit is part of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust which was recently rated as Outstanding by the CQC and has consistently been ranked in the top 20% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive , caring, flexible and friendly team .

We have 4 operating theatres covering Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Urology and General Surgery.

We are seeking enthusiastic theatre practitioners and are willing to support newly qualified staff as well as practitioners with sound clinical skills to support our expanding range of services .

We pride ourselves on supporting staff through professional development with in house training as well as formal educational courses through local universities.

The service we provide is Day Surgery 5 days a week with no on-call commitments. The Trust does support Flexible Working.

If you would like an informal visit or further information please contact our Unit Lead Jensen Cabudoy ([e-mail]) or Matron for the unit Carlos Miras-Sampedro ([e-mail]).

Main duties of the job

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

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.