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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work to include Nights, weekends and on calls)
Job ref
279-07600712-DEC25
Employer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Haywards Heath
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/12/2025 23:59
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Theatre Practitioner

Band 6

 About our Trust

Candidate Information Pack

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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex 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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

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

 

Job overview

· Provide care and emotional support to all patients

· Provide assistance to the anaesthetist / Surgeon during all stages of anaesthesia / Surgery

· Provide anaesthetic assistance in a variety of situations across the hospital (Anaesthetic Practitioner)

· Maintain knowledge and ability to use all specialist equipment used in theatre and other areas

· Promote safe and effective practice across all areas

· Frequently work at a high level of autonomy particularly during out of hours work

· Support other members of the Theatre Team

· Support and assist the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit when needed

· Be aware of and comply with policies

· To provide clinical support & teaching to all relevant personnel within the specialist area

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria. 

Main duties of the job

  • Assist Team Leader with theatre coordination, ensuring safe, efficient peri-operative practice.

  • Act as a role model, demonstrating Trust values and professional behaviours.

  • Promote a supportive culture, enabling junior staff to develop competence and confidence.

  • Notify leadership of changes affecting safe practice; maintain accountability and work within scope.

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams under pressure, including emergencies, ensuring clear roles and decisions.

  • Maintain clinical competence through CPD, reflective practice, and mentorship.

  • Manage unpredictable workloads, respond to traumatic events, and model resilience.

  • Ensure accurate documentation, safe use of information systems, and completion of care pathways.

  • Support junior staff development, supervising skills and promoting reflective learning.

  • Maintain specialist equipment knowledge, ensuring safe use and training compliance.

  • Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and departments; contribute to safety briefings.

  • Apply clinical judgement, problem-solving, and teamwork to deliver high-quality patient care.

 

Working for our organisation

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Act as an effective role model to colleagues

· Provide support to nursing and non-nursing managerial staff

· Demonstrate an understanding of team dynamics and participate in effective team building

· Facilitate staff development and professional education

· To act as part of mentorship team and perform assessment and guidance for all both pre and post-registration nursing staff

· Demonstrate an awareness of changing trends in Health Care Workers training and the particular training needs of the peri-operative department

· Assist the Education Team and Team Leaders to devise and implement training programmes for learners, qualified staff (pre and post registered) and those undertaking in-service training

· Teach and assess learners in the clinical area

· Take responsibility for inducting new staff to the area

· Participate in the implementation of Trust and Directorate policies

· Responsible for carrying out duties in line with the Trust’s e-rostering processes, including managing rosters, supporting staff allocation, and contributing to effective budget reconciliation and workforce planning

· Ensure patient confidentiality at all times in line with the trust Data Protection Act (2018) & GDPR

· Ensure the provision of a safe working environment for patients and visitors at all times in line with the Health and Safety at work act

· Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients/clients and equal opportunities are practiced

· Demonstrate understanding and apply the principles of confidentiality and professional accountability

· Participates in the setting, monitoring and evaluation of standards of care for patients

· Using the specialist peri-operative care pathway the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility

· To provide specialist, technical and clinical information to patients and relevant colleagues in the peri-operative setting

· Demonstrate a high standard of skills in one or more of the following areas; anaesthetic, recovery, scrub and circulating skills

Person specification

Application and interview

Essential criteria
  • HCPC/NMC registration
  • PS/PA or Mentorship qualification
  • Evidence of leadership/management skills
  • Extensive clinical theatre experience at Band 5
  • Dual trained in at least 2 areas, Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery
  • RN (Anaesthetic course essential for anaesthetic practitioners)
  • C&G 752 / NVQ Level 3 or Diploma or Degree in Operating Department Practice
Desirable criteria
  • Good understanding of ordering/procurement.
  • Good IT skills
  • Basic Life Support/ Rhythm Recognition and defibrillation
  • Competence in IV cannulation
  • Evidence of study at Degree level

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
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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
William Davidson
Job title
Theatre Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01444 441881
Additional information

Sharon Ogborn

Team Leader Perioperative Practice Development

[email protected]

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