ESHT • St Leonards TN37 7RD

Registered Theatre Practitioner (RGN/ODP) | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

About this role

Conquest Theatres are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse and/or Operating Department Practitioner to join our theatre teams as an Anaesthetic/ Scrub/ PACU Practitioner.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic and caring individual who is able to work within a challenging theatre environment delivering a high standard of safe care and effective practice.

Theatres cover a wide range of specialities including General Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Trauma, Breast, ENT and provide 24 hour emergency cover.

This post is predominantly envisaged to be in the Anaesthetic team and will include some unsociable hours.

Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge who will thrive in a busy environment.

You must be committed to cooperative team working at all times.

The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development.

We have a dedicated full time practice educator who will provide support and continued professional development with opportunities to enhance your experience.

A wide range of staff benefits are available, including opportunities for staff development, enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, and access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health Department, all staff have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available for just £50 per year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust — submit your application today.

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If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Thursday 21 May 2026

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