Job summary We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings. We carry out a wide range of surgery includingGeneral Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, OBS & Gynae, Breast services and Trauma/CEPOD. The Theatre complex at Conquest has eight main Theatres and one OBS/GYNAE Theatre and we are looking for enthusiastic applications to help us on our journey to outstanding by 2020, our recent CQC report was rated as "Good." If you are flexible, have a great sense of humour, excellent interpersonal skills then we would like to hear from you. Main duties of the job To support the Department Deputy Leads and Matron in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs. Provides care to patients in the Peri-operative/Day Surgery/Theatre/PACU setting. Cares for patients compassionately with dignity and respect, acknowledging them as individuals. 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 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-SR3678 Job locations Conquest Hospital The Ridge Hastings 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 Desirable Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level Experience Essential Experience of working in a Healthcare setting. Desirable Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Skills /Knowledge/Abilities Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner Desirable Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level Experience Essential Experience of working in a Healthcare setting. Desirable Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Skills /Knowledge/Abilities Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Desirable Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff. 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 Hastings TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)