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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our team at Eastbourne District General Hospital in East Sussex. Applicants must have experience or qualificationsin anaesthetics to apply for this post.
We carry out a wide range of surgery including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynae, Urology, Breast services and Trauma/CEPOD as well as performing surgery and anaesthetics in satellite areas.
If you are flexible, have a great sense of humour, excellent interpersonal skills then we would like to hear from you.
Rotation to nights, weekends and out of hours are expected.
Main duties of the job
To support the Department Deputy Leads and Matrons 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.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
About the employer
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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