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Surgery Grade:
Band 5 Contract:
Permanent Hours: Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Shift work to include nights, weekends, and on calls) Job ref:
279-6682569-JAN25 Employer:
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type:
NHS Site:
Worthing Hospital Town:
Worthing Salary:
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
21/01/2025 23:59 About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Job overview
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. We have an exciting opportunity in our Theatre Department and are looking to recruit Theatre Practitioners to join our motivated, diverse, and friendly team. You should be patient-centred, enthusiastic, and highly motivated. We offer a supportive, exciting, and challenging work environment with a supernumerary period that can be adapted to the level of previous experience for all, whether newly qualified or practiced staff, in all aspects of perioperative practice. We are looking to recruit both scrub and anaesthetic practitioners, RN (+/- anaesthetic qualification) or ODPs. We provide access to development courses and opportunities to enhance leadership and clinical skills, and our Practice Development Team is committed to support the development of all staff. Main duties of the job
Provide care and emotional support to all patients Provide assistance to the anaesthetist/surgeon during all stages of anaesthesia/surgery and PACU Provide anaesthetic assistance in a variety of situations across the hospital (Anaes practitioner only) Maintain knowledge and ability to use all specialist equipment used in theatre and recovery Promote safe and effective practice across all areas Frequently work at a high level of autonomy, particularly in out of hours work Support other members of the theatre/PACU team Provide skilled care for the post-operative patient in the recovery area (PACU) Be aware of and comply with policies regarding: Infection Control Health and Safety Safeguarding Confidentiality Information Governance Theatre Specific NatSSips and LocSSip Person specification
Essential and desirable
Current NMC UK/HCPC Registration Current UK work permit/Skilled worker visa/UK resident Evidence of continuing professional development Previous theatre experience Experience of leading a team/managing a group of patients Equality and Diversity
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Important information for applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Surgery Grade:
Band 5 Contract:
Permanent Hours: Full time Part time Flexible working 37.5 hours per week (Shift work to include nights, weekends, and on calls) Job ref:
279-6682569-JAN25 Employer:
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type:
NHS Site:
Worthing Hospital Town:
Worthing Salary:
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period:
Yearly Closing:
21/01/2025 23:59 About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Job overview
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. We have an exciting opportunity in our Theatre Department and are looking to recruit Theatre Practitioners to join our motivated, diverse, and friendly team. You should be patient-centred, enthusiastic, and highly motivated. We offer a supportive, exciting, and challenging work environment with a supernumerary period that can be adapted to the level of previous experience for all, whether newly qualified or practiced staff, in all aspects of perioperative practice. We are looking to recruit both scrub and anaesthetic practitioners, RN (+/- anaesthetic qualification) or ODPs. We provide access to development courses and opportunities to enhance leadership and clinical skills, and our Practice Development Team is committed to support the development of all staff. Main duties of the job
Provide care and emotional support to all patients Provide assistance to the anaesthetist/surgeon during all stages of anaesthesia/surgery and PACU Provide anaesthetic assistance in a variety of situations across the hospital (Anaes practitioner only) Maintain knowledge and ability to use all specialist equipment used in theatre and recovery Promote safe and effective practice across all areas Frequently work at a high level of autonomy, particularly in out of hours work Support other members of the theatre/PACU team Provide skilled care for the post-operative patient in the recovery area (PACU) Be aware of and comply with policies regarding: Infection Control Health and Safety Safeguarding Confidentiality Information Governance Theatre Specific NatSSips and LocSSip Person specification
Essential and desirable
Current NMC UK/HCPC Registration Current UK work permit/Skilled worker visa/UK resident Evidence of continuing professional development Previous theatre experience Experience of leading a team/managing a group of patients Equality and Diversity
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Important information for applicants Flexible Working:
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager. DBS Checks:
As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Skilled Worker Visa:
Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. Closing adverts early:
Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Further Information For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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