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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full time 37.5 hours per week. On calls and weekends.)
Job ref
276-8307136-AC
Employer
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Victoria Hospital
Town
East Grinstead
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

QVH is a specialist NHS hospital, providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people across the South of England.

We are 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, the best clinical outcomes and a safe and positive patient experience.

As a surgical hospital we provide a service in the following surgical pathways:

  • Major head and neck reconstructive surgery 
  • Maxillofacial/Orthognathic/trauma
  • Plastic surgery, including major reconstruction
  • Hand surgery
  • Ophthalmics, including complex corneal reconstruction
  • Burns for reconstructive surgery
  • Trauma

 

Main duties of the job

If you are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in  reconstructive surgery and or advanced airway management then we offer the perfect opportunities at QVH.  

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.

 

Working for our organisation

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC.  A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

You will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. You will participate in the training of staff and continue your own personal and professional
development. 

 

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
Desirable criteria
  • ILS/ALS

Relevant experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of extended skills/training through undertaking relevant study
Desirable criteria
  • Post qualification experience within the peri-operative setting

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStep into health

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alison Banyon
Job title
Practice Development Lead - Perioperative Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01342 306616

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Holtye Road
East Grinstead
RH19 3DZ
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