Job summary
We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our team at Eastbourne District General Hospital in East Sussex. Applicants must have experience or qualifications in anaesthetics to apply for this post.

We carry out a wide range of surgery including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynae, Urology, Breast services and Trauma/CEPOD as well as performing surgery and anaesthetics in satellite areas.

If you are flexible, have a great sense of humour, excellent interpersonal skills then we would like to hear from you.

Rotation to nights, weekends and out of hours are expected.

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

Provides care to patients in the Peri-operative/Day Surgery/Theatre/PACU setting.

Cares for patients compassionately with dignity and respect, acknowledging them as individuals.

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.

Closing date: 29 October 2026
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Band: Band 5
Contract: Fixed term, 1 year
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-SR3917

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
• Desirable: Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
• Desirable: Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities

• Essential: Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Desirable: Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron for Anaesthetic Practitioners, Julie Booth, julie.booth16@nhs.net, 03001315352

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