Job summary Conquest 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, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Breast, ENT and provide 24 hour emergency cover. This post is predominantly envisaged to be in the General, Gynaecology Obstetric 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. 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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-SR3655 Job locations Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards On Sea TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Evidence of relevant CPD Theatre Practitioners must be registered with the Governing Body Desirable Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Previous experience of working as part of a team Desirable Theatre experience Skills Desirable Theatre experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Evidence of relevant CPD Theatre Practitioners must be registered with the Governing Body Desirable Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level Experience Essential Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Previous experience of working as part of a team Desirable Theatre experience Skills Desirable Theatre 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Conquest Hospital The Ridge St Leonards On Sea TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)