Anaesthetic Theatre Practitioner; ODP​/RGN

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Come and join our friendly team and develop your career in the Day Surgery Unit at St Richards Hospital.

Our department provides a range of surgical specialities in which to develop your clinical skills whilst working within a multi‑disciplinary team.

Excellent development opportunities are available with a robust support system.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role‑specific criteria.

• Deliver skilled care for all patients and participate in the monitoring of the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised patient care.
• Participate in setting and maintaining agreed standards of patient care.
• Ensure all records and documentation are compiled and maintained accurately and in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Standards for Record Keeping.
• Use resources effectively and economically.
• Report accidents, complaints and incidents in a timely manner using the Datix system.
• Demonstrate a professional attitude at all times and comply with the Trusts Uniform Policy.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

To work as part of the Day Surgery Theatre team and carry out patient care to the highest possible standard.

To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the operating theatre.

To assist with the organisation and supervision within a designated area of the department.

To participate in promoting an environment conducive to learning and to assist senior staff with the teaching of learners as required.

To participate in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice.

Learning and Development:
Attend mandatory training updates as required. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

• Hold current HCPC/NMC qualification
• Mentorship level 6 or 7

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata