East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Specialist Theatre Practitioner (Scrub Nurse)
The closing date is 20 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner who is looking to develop their practice at The Conquest Hospital. Working in elective, robotic and Emergency Theatres within the General, Gynae, Obstetric and ENT team.

You must be committed to providing excellent standards of patient care with good communication skills.

Candidates need to show professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and to thrive in a busy environment.

The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development. You will receive ongoing support from our practice educators and continuing professional development along with opportunities to enhance your experience. You will also be responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing junior staff.

Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Specialist Theatre practitioner will be responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective service on a daily basis to deliver safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs, they will be supported by the Department Lead and Deputy Lead Theatre Practitioner.

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, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 374-SR3928
Job locations: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner; Mentorship Preceptorship Course /ENB 998; A1/D32 D33; Evidence of relevant CPD/Revalidation documents; Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres.
• Desirable: Educated to degree level; Management/leadership course.

Experience

• Essential: Two years experience as a Registered Practitioner within Theatres demonstrating areas of responsibility and management; Multi skilled competencies within the Operating Theatres; 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 the 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: Head of Nursing Theatres & Anaesthetics, Evette Davies, evette.davies@nhs.net, 07971651813

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