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Band 5
Main area Surgery Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Shift work to include, Nights, weekends and on calls) Job ref 279-7120661-APR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Theatres Level 5
Town: Brighton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/05/2025
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 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.
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, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - 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.
Job overview
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC/HCPC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing or ODP qualification and require sponsorship, we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses or ODPs.
Are you theatre trained and looking for a new adventure?
We have exciting openings within theatres at Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton for enthusiastic dynamic staff wanting to increase their knowledge and skills across a number of specialities. If you want to further your career, then please apply.
In brief, the department comprises 10 operating theatres, including a recovery unit. We care for some of the most complex surgical procedures/conditions being treated in the region. The mix and complexity of cases we have provides a unique opportunity to develop your practice in areas few other hospitals can offer.
We are seeking to recruit two skilled scrub and anaesthetic practitioners, either Registered Nurses (with or without an anaesthetic qualification) or Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). We offer access to development courses and opportunities aimed at enhancing both leadership and clinical skills. Our Practice Development Team is dedicated to supporting the professional growth of all staff members.
We also cover a wide range of surgical specialities.
Main duties of the job
* To provide clinical support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.
* To provide technical & clinical advice to relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting.
* To provide information & support to patients having anaesthesia/surgery.
* To provide & assist with the development of safe & high-quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.
* The post holder will complete an orientation programme to the clinical area in accordance with the Trust’s induction programme and be expected to achieve perioperative competencies. An education/mentorship qualification is highly desirable, but not a prerequisite. If one is not held, successful candidates will be required to achieve one within 6 months of starting. This will be supported and facilitated with the help of our in-house Practice Development team.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Deputise for the Senior Theatre Practitioner when required.
* Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
* Ensure the safe control, custody, and administration of all drugs within the peri-operative area in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.
* Assist the Team Leader to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
* Inform Team Leader/Theatre Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
* Assist the Team Leader to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the peri-operative services.
* Assist the Team Leader/Senior Theatre Practitioner to ensure self and others attend mandatory training sessions as required.
* Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.
* Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients, and relatives.
* Ensure Safe code incident record forms are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.
* Assist the team leader to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.
* Ensure the security of the working area is maintained.
* Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for the staff, patients, and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act.
* Attend routine departmental meetings.
* Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.
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:
Please note, the use of AI-generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
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 the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
Name: Karolina Murawski
Job title: Lead Perioperative Practice Development Nurse
Email address: karolina.murawski@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273696955
Additional information: We highly recommend an informal visit. For more information and informal visit please contact Mia King.
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