Theatre Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner

The service will return to running Monday to Friday from 0700 to 2000. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Theatre Practitioner, Nurse or ODP to join our friendly, forward thinking team. Anaesthetic and/or Scrub experience is essential. Our staff are multi skilled and can work in number of the following areas, Anaesthetics, Theatre, Pre op assessment, PACU and the Surgical Ward. Training and support within these areas is provided. This is a fast paced environment with a variety of areas and roles to experience. Every day is different. The post holder will complete an orientation period to the clinical area in accordance with the Trust's induction programme. You will also be supported in your on going professional development. We welcome applications from those who currently hold full UK NMC or HCPC registration. We cannot at this time consider applicants who do not hold a full registration.,

• To provide clinical support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.
• To provide information & support to patients before, during and after surgery.
• Willing to undertake training within the Perioperative setting either anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
• To provide & assist with the development of safe & high quality specialist patient care & to work within the guidelines of the Trust Nursing & Midwifery Strategy.
  
  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 Programmefor 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.