• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-0898?language=en&page=695&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The service will run Monday to Friday from 0730 to 2000. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Theatre Practitioner, Nurse or ODP to join our friendly, forward thinking team.

  Our staff are multi skilled and can work in number of the following areas; Anaesthetics, Theatre, Pre op assessment, recovery, Admission/Discharge. 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.

  You will be supported to complete a rotation program with DSU Southlands, Worthing Main Theatres and Southlands Ophthalmology Theatres.

  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.

  Main duties of the job

  • To provide clinical support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area.
  • Work in various clinical areas with pre-operative, intra-operative and post operative patients.
  • 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.

  About us

  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.

  We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

  Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

  Details

  Date posted

  15 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  279-7192416-MAY25

  Job locations

  Day Surgery Unit, Southlands Hospital

  Upper Shoreham Road

  Shoreham-by-Sea

  BN43 6TQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
  2. Ensure the safe control, custody and administration of all drugs within the Unit in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.
  3. Assist the Unit manager to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
  4. Inform Senior Practitioner/Unit Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
  5. Assist the Senior Practitioner to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the Unit.
  6. Assist the Unit Manager to ensure self and others attend mandatory training sessions as required.
  7. Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.
  8. Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.
  9. Ensure DATIX are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.
  10. Assist the Senior Practitioners to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.
  11. Ensure the security of the working area is maintained.
  12. 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.
  13. Attend routine departmental meetings.
  14. Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  1. Ensure that accurate records and information systems are maintained.
  2. Ensure the safe control, custody and administration of all drugs within the Unit in accordance with Trust Policies and national legislation.
  3. Assist the Unit manager to ensure that clinical/nursing practices accurately reflect the departmental philosophy.
  4. Inform Senior Practitioner/Unit Manager if there is a change in circumstance, which may affect safe and competent practice.
  5. Assist the Senior Practitioner to actively lead in the development of their specialised areas within the Unit.
  6. Assist the Unit Manager to ensure self and others attend mandatory training sessions as required.
  7. Able to demonstrate relevant IT and keyboard skills to enable electronic data collection and communication.
  8. Effectively communicate with all disciplines, patients/clients and relatives.
  9. Ensure DATIX are completed and acted upon and the manager is informed accordingly.
  10. Assist the Senior Practitioners to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team under pressure in, at times, a highly stressful environment, including emergency situations as required.
  11. Ensure the security of the working area is maintained.
  12. 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.
  13. Attend routine departmental meetings.
  14. Ensure adequate stock levels of consumables are maintained and order equipment and supplies as delegated.

  Person Specification

  Evidence

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ ODP
  • Experience supporting learners in the clinical environment
  • Previous experience in day surgery or similar environment
  • Good Communication/IT skills

  Desirable

  • Flexible working
  • Works well in a team
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment

  Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

  Person Specification

  Evidence

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ ODP
  • Experience supporting learners in the clinical environment
  • Previous experience in day surgery or similar environment
  • Good Communication/IT skills

  Desirable

  • Flexible working
  • Works well in a team
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment

  Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

  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.

  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.

  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

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Day Surgery Unit, Southlands Hospital

  Upper Shoreham Road

  Shoreham-by-Sea

  BN43 6TQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Day Surgery Unit, Southlands Hospital

  Upper Shoreham Road

  Shoreham-by-Sea

  BN43 6TQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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