PACU Practitioner
Accepting applications until: 16-Apr-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 16-Apr-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Address
- The Ridge
- Town
- St Leonards on sea
- Postcode
- TN37 7RD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
Salary
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Theatre - PACU
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 have an exciting opportunity for a Full time and a Part time Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Recovery team.
Previous recent recovery experience is preferred but not essential.
We are seeking an organised, flexible, enthusiastic and motivated nurse with post qualification experience of working in an acute care environment. A passion for providing excellence in patient care is essential. We expect that applicants are able to demonstrate a keen interest and possess insight into post-surgical care. Experience in post anaesthetic care is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
This post will involve some out of hour work i.e. 20:00 finish, weekend and night shifts.
Join us in our ‘Conquest’ to deliver patient focused care within a modern progressive unit. Comprising of 9 theatres specialising in General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmic, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, Orthopaedics and Trauma 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.
Hastings is part of a Government regeneration scheme, benefiting those successful applicants with affordable housing and excellent schools. With easy access to local cities and the continent, with the benefits of living on the coast.
Previous applicants need not apply - thank you
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To support the Department Deputy Leads and Matron 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.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualilfications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development / training to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience / Revalidation documents
Desirable criteria
- Working towards mentorship and CPD at degree level
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suzy Lord
- Job title
- PACU Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03001314500
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