Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Practitioner RN/ODP

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Registered Nurse/RN
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year

Posted 15 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2384151


Job summary

QVH is a specialist NHS hospital, providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people across the South of England.

We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care, the best clinical outcomes and a safe and positive patient experience.

As a surgical hospital we provide a service in the following surgical pathways:

  • Major head and neck reconstructive surgery
  • Maxillofacial/Orthognathic/trauma
  • Plastic surgery, including major reconstruction
  • Hand surgery
  • Ophthalmics, including complex corneal reconstruction
  • Burns for reconstructive surgery
  • Trauma
Main duties of the job

If you are looking to expand your knowledge and skills in reconstructive surgery and or advanced airway management then we offer the perfect opportunities at QVH.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

About us

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Details
Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

276-8307136-AC

Job locations

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

You will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. You will participate in the training of staff and continue your own personal and professionaldevelopment.

Job description
Job responsibilities

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

You will work as part of a team to provide a safe, cost effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. You will participate in the training of staff and continue your own personal and professionaldevelopment.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
  • Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
Desirable
  • ILS/ALS
Relevant experience
Essential
  • Evidence of extended skills/training through undertaking relevant study
Desirable
  • Post qualification experience within the peri-operative setting
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
  • Registered Nurse or Registered ODP
Desirable
  • ILS/ALS
Relevant experience
Essential
  • Evidence of extended skills/training through undertaking relevant study
Desirable
  • Post qualification experience within the peri-operative setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital

East Grinstead

RH19 3DZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.qvh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)