Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)/Anaesthetic RGN | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	ESHT
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Leonards on sea, TN37 7RD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Aug 2026
Closing date:	12 Sept 2026

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Summary

We are looking for experienced HCPC registered ODP’s and NMC Registered staff with Anaesthetic experience to join our team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings. You will need to have at least 2 years’ experience within anaesthetics, a mentorship qualification, leadership training and the commitment to work within a well established rotational team.

The Theatre complex at Conquest has eight main Theatres which carry out a wide range of surgery including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Breast, Trauma/CEPOD and one OBS/GYNAE Theatre. We are looking for experienced, compassionate staff who wish to deliver exceptional standards of care within theatres.

In 2024 we will be expanding our use of theatres at Conquest with the introduction of the new Robot for General Surgery and Gynaecology.

If you are flexible, have excellent interpersonal skills and the desire to work within theatres that is growing and expanding its service delivery to include new innovative ways of working then we want to hear from you!

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

Predominantly day shifts, but will incorporate out of hours, nights and weekend working and the ability to work cross site as required.

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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This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026

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