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Job summary

Main area
Theatre - PACU
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week
Job ref
374-SR3792
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Town
Eastbourne
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

PACU Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 5

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Job overview

We are seeking an organised, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated Nurse or Anaesthetic Practitioner preferably  with post qualification experience of working in an acute care environment. A passion for providing excellence in patient care is essential. Experience in post anaesthetic care is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Join our dynamic, professional and supportive team to help us deliver patient focused care within a modern progressive unit. Comprising of 11 theatres specialising in General Surgery,  ENT, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology, Breast, Day surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Special care dental service and Endoscopy with an integrated Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit cares for both adult and paediatric patients  as well as providing support for a range of specialities within the hospital.  Participation in out of hours and on call roster is an expectation of the post.

Part time working would also be considered.

 

Main duties of the job

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Person specification

Qualilfications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Dept Practitioner
  • Evidence of relevant CPD
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Desirable criteria
  • Working towards mentorship and CPD at degree level
  • Previous Theatres or PACU experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team
  • Able to work effectively in stressful situations where the work pattern is unpredictable, highly distressing and be able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
  • Highly developed psychomotor skills, to work with delicate, specialist equipment and instrumentation
  • Able to plan and organise own workload and supervise students/learners and assistant practitioners
Desirable criteria
  • Able to lead the Multi-disciplinary Team in the absence of more senior staff
  • Risk assessor training and experience

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work a flexible rota to support the needs of the service/Trust
  • Ability to participate in out of hours cover for the Department

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkSilver Award 2024 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Keith Talbott
Job title
PACU Matron EDGH
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03001315351