Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in Theatres at Day Surgery Unit at St. Richards, we are looking for dynamic band 5 anaesthetic practitioners to join our busy theatre team. Lots of training opportunities for development. If you are looking for a career change or, looking to develop your skills further then please apply Main duties of the job Working as part of a team, scrubbing, circulating, recovering patients' post-surgery and supporting our anaesthetics colleagues (current qualification essential for this) Patient centred care. Supporting colleagues Adhering to the trust patients first philosophy Effective communication and computer proficient About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/ Date posted 04 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 279-7028563-MAR25 Job locations Day Surgery Unit, St. Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide clinical support within this area, ensuring an effective support of colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate skills in the delivery of appropriate care for perioperative patients. Provide a quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care, ensuring the provision of evidence-based care by being a role model providing specialist knowledge within theatre practice. You will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues by mentoring, assessing their skills, and being a preceptor to newly qualified staff as appropriate. See Job Description & Person Specs for full details. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will provide clinical support within this area, ensuring an effective support of colleagues to plan, monitor and evaluate skills in the delivery of appropriate care for perioperative patients. Provide a quality service with responsibility for patient safety and standards of care, ensuring the provision of evidence-based care by being a role model providing specialist knowledge within theatre practice. You will work as part of a team supporting and developing colleagues by mentoring, assessing their skills, and being a preceptor to newly qualified staff as appropriate. See Job Description & Person Specs for full details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must have relevant qualification and be registered with HCPC or NMC Desirable previous experience current uk work permit/Visa/resident Essential Is able to work in the UK and has relevant visa e essential Essential min 2 years experience Desirable previous day surgery experience Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential Must have relevant qualification and be registered with HCPC or NMC Desirable previous experience current uk work permit/Visa/resident Essential Is able to work in the UK and has relevant visa e essential Essential min 2 years experience Desirable previous day surgery experience Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues 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. 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. 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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Day Surgery Unit, St. Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Lane Chichester PO19 6SE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)