East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
Radiographer
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 17 day(s) ago

Reference: 374-SR3892-A


Job summary

We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings.

We carry out a wide range of surgery includingGeneral Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, OBS & Gynae, Breast services and Trauma/CEPOD.

Along with Robotic General and Gynae surgery since 2024.

The Theatre complex at Conquest has eight main Theatres and one OBS/GYNAE Theatre and we are looking for enthusiastic applications to help us on our journey to outstanding by 2020, our recent CQC report was rated as "Good."

If you are flexible, have a great sense of humour, excellent interpersonal skills then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To support the Senior Theatre Practitioners, Department Deputy Leads and Matron in maintaining an efficient and effective service delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.

  • Provides care to patients in the Peri-operative/Day Surgery/Theatre/PACU setting.
  • Cares for patients compassionately with dignity and respect, acknowledging them as individuals.
About us

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

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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

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Details
Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3892-A

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
  • Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
  • Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
  • Working towards Mentorship and CPD at degree level
Experience
Essential
  • Experience of working in a Healthcare setting.
Desirable
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities
Essential
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
  • Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff.
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)