Specialist Theatre Practitioner (Scrub Nurse)

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs

£39,959–£48,117 a year

Royal Tunbridge Wells, South EastPermanentFull-timeOn-site
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Closing date
20 Nov 2026
Posted
5d ago
Specialism
Registered Nurse
Sector
Healthcare
Reference
nhs-5713338

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Job summary

We are looking for an experience and dynamic Band 6 Senior Theatre Practitioner who is looking to develop their practice at The Conquest Hospital. Working in elective, robotic and Emergency Theatres within the General, Gynae, Obstetric and ENT team.

You must be committed to providing excellent standards of patient care with good communication skills.

Candidates need to show professionalism, maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and to thrive in a busy environment.

The theatre department is committed to offering a first rate service and supporting staff development. You will receive ongoing support from our practice educators and continuing professional development along with opportunities to enhance your experience. You will also be responsible for supporting, mentoring and developing junior staff.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Specialist Theatre practitioner will be responsible for maintaining an efficient and effective service on a daily basis to deliver safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs, they will be supported by the Department Lead and Deputy Lead Theatre Practitioner.

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

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-SR3928

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

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

What you need to do now

Applications are handled by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 20 Nov 2026.

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