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.

About us

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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Job summary

Applications are welcomed for the role of General Practitioner in our Urgent Treatment Centres at Hastings (Conquest), which sits within the Urgent Care division.

The current vacancy within the team that we would be looking to fill will be for 10am-10pm shifts midweek and Saturdays.

Candidates must be on the Performers list and GP GMC specialist register.

Urgent Treatment Centres are being developed nationally with the aim to provide same day 'urgent treatment' operating in a fully integrated way with the local community.

We want General Practitioners who have an interest in complex presentations and challenges who are enthusiastic to assist with the development of the service. We require individuals who share our vision of excellence promoting better health for our patients in the heart of East Sussex.

We welcome applications from those seeking a part-time substantive contract.

Main duties of the job

An integral part of the vision is to provide an urgent care stream from the front door of the Emergency Department and develop innovative interoperable ways to ensure that the patients receive the right care at the right time and in the right place.

Please see job description attached to advert.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience £114,743 pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-CQEB-3001

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Job description Job 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

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical Degree
• Full registration with the GMC- on the GP Register
• On the UK specialist register for General Practice or within 6 months of being so
• At least 6 months experience of working within the UK NHS

Desirable

• Member of the RCGP

Experience

Essential

• Competence to treat adult and paediatric cases likely to be discharged home, including psychological and gynaecological emergencies

Desirable

• oPrevious working in a walk in centre, urgent treatment centre or emergency department

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential

• Prioritisation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in a team and be governed by ESHT policies and procedures
• Effective negotiation skills
• Understanding principles of clinical governance
• Awareness of safeguarding mechanisms for adults and children
• Demonstrates leadership and motivational skills
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working

Desirable

• Knowledge of local and national agendas in respect of urgent care
• Able to use eOasis, IBIS, SystmOne

Other

Essential

• The ability to self motivate
• A flexible approach to team rota planning
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to recognise own limitations and act on appropriately
• Willingness to learn new competencies
• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values
• Reliable work record
• DBS clearance

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Medical Degree Full registration with the GMC- on the GP Register On the UK specialist register for General Practice or within 6 months of being so At least 6 months experience of working within the UK NHS Desirable Member of the RCGP Experience Essential Competence to treat adult and paediatric cases likely to be discharged home, including psychological and gynaecological emergencies Desirable oPrevious working in a walk in centre, urgent treatment centre or emergency department Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Essential Prioritisation skills Ability to work under pressure Ability to work in a team and be governed by ESHT policies and procedures Effective negotiation skills Understanding principles of clinical governance Awareness of safeguarding mechanisms for adults and children Demonstrates leadership and motivational skills Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Knowledge of local and national agendas in respect of urgent care Able to use eOasis, IBIS, SystmOne Other Essential The ability to self motivate A flexible approach to team rota planning Excellent communication skills Ability to recognise own limitations and act on appropriately Willingness to learn new competencies Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust values Reliable work record DBS clearance

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards-on-sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)