Senior Staff Nurse / Theatre Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove

Senior Staff Nurse / Theatre Practitioner

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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, Kemp Town, The City of Brighton and Hove

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Jun | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 26817e13df9a418b8b4c9e3916e3e26f

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced and passionate Theatre Nurse / Practitioner looking to take your career to the next level? The Main Operating Department at Royal Sussex County Hospital is seeking enthusiastic Band 6 Theatre Nurses / Practitioners (either ODP or RN) within our Trauma, Anaesthetics, Emergency/CEPOD and Vascular teams. If you're ready to make a real impact in a supportive and progressive environment, we want to hear from you!
Why Join Us?
Royal Sussex County Hospital is one of 5 sites across University Hospital Sussex and we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere where every team member is valued. Our Main Theatres are at the cutting edge of clinical practice, and we are committed to continuous learning, development, and excellence in patient care. As a Band 6 Theatre Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of anaesthetic care and patient safety while supporting the development of your colleagues.
!Please indicate on the application form which position you are applying for.
Please note as band 6 you will be expected to coordinate CEPOD in and out of hours - after provided training., Clinical & Managerial Support: You'll work closely with the Team Leader, providing essential clinical and managerial support to ensure smooth and effective theatre operations.
Leadership & Teaching: As a senior practitioner, you will lead by example, offering clinical leadership, guidance, and teaching to all relevant staff within your specialist area.
Specialist Advice: You'll provide expert technical and clinical advice to colleagues within the peri-operative environment, helping to enhance the quality of care provided.
Coordinate CEPOD in and out of hours.
Patient Support: You'll play a crucial role in supporting and informing patients undergoing anaesthesia and surgery, ensuring their experience is as comfortable and safe as possible.
Quality Care Development: You will assist in the development of safe, high-quality specialist care, adhering to the Trust's Nursing & Midwifery guidelines, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a forward-thinking team that's dedicated to excellence in peri-operative care, apply now! We look forward to welcoming you to the Royal Sussex County Hospital family.
Please note: We are currently accepting applications only from those who hold UK NMC/HCPC registration.

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., + To provide clinical & managerial support to the Team Leader.
+ To provide clinical leadership, support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.
+ To provide specialist technical & clinical advise 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.
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations-elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
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 Immigrations 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

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, the ambition and the 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 in 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.

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