Job summary Theatre Practitioner Band 6 - ODP/RN £1500 New starter premium The Queen Victoria Hospital are looking for experienced Operating Department Practitioners/Theatre Nurses.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to further develop leadership skills in a forward thinking team, striving to provide a high standard of care to our patients. You will have vision and leadership qualities that will contribute to a safe, productive, efficient team. You must: Be NMC/HCPC registered Have significant post graduate experience Happy to train and develop Excellent communication skills, along with being organised and can showcase excellent patient care If you are successfully appointed to this role and complete a 6 month probationary period you will be eligible for a two stage New Starter Premium of £1500 in total. Main duties of the job The post holder will lead the team and facilitate the provision of a coordinated, high quality service in the following surgical specialities: o Major head and neck reconstructive surgeryo Maxillofacial Surgeryo Plastic Surgery including major reconstructiono Hand surgeryo Ophthalmics, including corneal graftso Burns for reconstructive surgeryo Trauma Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our team and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. About us A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes. At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum plus £1500 New Starter Premium Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 276-6881558-AC Job locations Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will work alongside the Clinical Specialist Leads and be part of the multidisciplinary team. Please see attached job description and person specification for more details. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will work alongside the Clinical Specialist Leads and be part of the multidisciplinary team. Please see attached job description and person specification for more details. Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Nurse or Registered ODP Desirable Academic training in specialist areas, teaching and training Experience Essential Leadership qualities and management competence and experience Experience as an advanced theatre practitioner in at least two clinical areas i.e. recovery, anaesthetics, surgery Desirable Experience within a specialist field Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Nurse or Registered ODP Desirable Academic training in specialist areas, teaching and training Experience Essential Leadership qualities and management competence and experience Experience as an advanced theatre practitioner in at least two clinical areas i.e. recovery, anaesthetics, surgery Desirable Experience within a specialist field 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 Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Victoria Hospital East Grinstead RH19 3DZ Employer's website https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)