East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)/Anaesthetic RGN

The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for experienced HCPC registered ODP's and NMC Registered staff with Anaesthetic experience to join our Anaesthetic team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings. You will need to have at least 2 years' experience within anaesthetics, a mentorship qualification, leadership training and the commitment to work within a well established rotational team within Anaesthetics, Scrub and or PACU.

The Theatre complex at Conquest has eight main Theatres which carry out a wide range of surgery including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Breast, Trauma/CEPOD and one OBS/GYNAE Theatre and Robotic Surgery. We are looking for experienced, compassionate staff who wish to deliver exceptional standards of care within theatres.

If you are flexible, have excellent interpersonal skills and the desire to work within theatres that is growing and expanding its service delivery to include new innovative ways of working then we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job
To support the Department Matrons and Deputy Leads in maintaining an efficient and effective service, delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.

Predominantly day shifts, but will incorporate out of hours, nights and weekend working and the ability to work cross site as required.

About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 374-SR3870-B
Job locations: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner.
• Mentorship Preceptorship Course /ENB 998.
• A1/D32 D33.
• PACU: Recognised critical care course/module.
• Evidence of relevant CPD / Revalidation documents.
• Evidence of additional relevant multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU

Desirable

• Educated to degree level.
• Management/leadership course.

Min Criteria
Essential

• Two years' experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres/ PACU/ DSU demonstrating areas of responsibility and management.
• Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres or PACU or DSU.
• Experience in leading a clinical area/operating sessions.
• Risk assessor training & experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Catherine Morris, catherine.morris12@nhs.net, 03001314500

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