Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
Eastbourne Day Surgery/Sussex Surgical Centre is seeking a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join their theatre teams as a Multi-skilled Practitioner. The role involves working in a challenging theatre environment, delivering high standards of safe and effective care across various specialities including Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Breast, ENT, and Max Fax. Candidates should be enthusiastic, dynamic, caring, professional, and committed to cooperative team working.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Theatre Practitioners must be registered with the Governing Body
Desirable criteria
- Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Theatre experience
- Theatre experience
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Theatre Practitioners must be registered with the Governing Body
- Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Theatre experience
- Theatre experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP)
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
Eastbourne Day Surgery/ Sussex Surgical Centre are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join our theatre teams as a Multi skilled Practitioner.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic and caring individual who is able to work within a challenging theatre environment delivering a high standard of safe care and effective practice.
Day Surgery covers a wide range of specialities including Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Breast, ENT, Max Fax.
Day Surgery operates between the hours 07:00- 19:30 Monday - Friday and the Sussex Surgical Centre between 07:00- 22:00 hrs.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge who will thrive in a busy environment.
You must be committed to cooperative team working at all times.
The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development.
We have a dedicated full time practice educator who will provide support and continued professional development with opportunities to enhance your experience.
Previous theatre experience is desirable.
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