Assistant Theatre Practitioner | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7804126/374-SRCG0726 |
Summary
SSC/DSU unit consists of 6 theatres, admissions, 2 wards and pre-assessment clinics.
Surgery includes general/gynaecology/ENT/Trauma and orthopaedics, Maxillio Facial and Dentals
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Theatre practitioner or Clinical support worker to join our team at Eastbourne. Working in a variety of area's including Pre-assessment, Ward and 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 assistant Theatre practitioner undertakes a broad range of activities to support the smooth running of theatre activity on a daily basis. You will be allocated to different area's of the day surgery complex. Key duties will include; Admitting patients ready for theatre, assisting the nurses with the pre-assessment clinic, supporting on the ward to discharge patients and setting up of theatres, assisting in the collection and positioning and transfer of patients. Involved in specimen handling, labelling and transportation. Patient care under the direction of the registered practitioner and surgical 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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This advert closes on Thursday 23 Apr 2026
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