Assistant Theatre Practitioner | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	ESHT
Salary:	per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Theatre Practitioner or Clinical Support Worker to join our theatre team at the Sussex Surgical Centre. Working in theatres offers an unique experience and suitable for those with a passion for patient care and able to adapt to working in a fast paced theatre environment.

The newly opened Sussex Surgical Centre provides an opportunity to work across a variety of specialities including Trauma and Orthopaedics, ENT and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, General Surgery, Gynaecology and Urology. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with perioperative patient care under the supervision of the registered practitioners, you will have have high standards and be capable of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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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The Assistant Theatre Practitioner undertakes a broad range of activities to support the smooth running of theatre activity on a daily basis. Main duties will include setting up of theatres, circulating role, assisting with positioning and transfer of patients, stocking up of consumables and assisting with advanced preparation for operating lists. This role also involves specimen handling, labelling and transportation, as well as cleaning of surfaces following protocols. You will be expected to maintain compliance with mandatory training , be positive and enthusiastic, embrace change and learning opportunities.

This advert closes on Friday 28 Aug 2026

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