Job overview

Eastbourne Theatres are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join our theatre teams as a Scrub 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.  

Theatres cover a wide range of specialities including  General Surgery, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Breast, ENT, Max Fax, and provide 24 hour emergency cover.

This post is predominantly envisaged to be in the General Surgery and ENT team and will include some unsociable hours.

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.

Working for our organisation

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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