Theatre Practitioner (Ophthalmology Day Case Unit - PCEU Windsor)

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 5 Theatre Scrub Practitioner (Ophthalmology Day Case Unit - PCEU Windsor)

PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) of 5% of gross basic salary.

We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £1,600 for eligible candidates.

**Theatre NHSP/BANK Attractive Rates**

We are operational 8am-6pm Monday to Friday (no weekend or late evening shifts!!)

Following a restructure of Eye Surgical Services at Prince Charles Eye Unit in Windsor, we have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic, highly motivated and ambitious staff to join our dynamic Eye Theatres Unit Team.

This post would provide opportunities for a nurse /ODP to develop both professionally and personally through local training and external professional courses, and who strive to deliver a positive experience for both patients and staff.

Our two eye theatres are part of the Eye Day Case Unit, providing surgical procedures for cataracts, glaucoma, vitreoretinal, oculoplastic and medical retina.

We offer a friendly and supportive learning environment with developmental opportunities, innovative and dynamic team.

Applications are welcome from either NMC registered nurses or HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioners (ODP).

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Theatre Practitioners who aspire to learn and develop to join our inspirational team. Whether you have specific specialty experience or not, full support and training will be provided.

Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills. You will need to demonstrate the ability to translate the trust's vision of high quality care and excellent patient experience into action.

In return we offer in-depth in-house and external development opportunities and support for career progression.

About us

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

13 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year (plus 5% HCAS) per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-640220PCG-D

Job locations

Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital

St Leonards Road

Windsor

SL4 3DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the Trust's theatres by providing skilled assistance to medical staff during the administration, maintenance and termination of general regional or local anaesthetics, by undertaking scrubbing and circulating duties and by providing skilled care in recovery.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

RGN or RODP

Desirable

Extended role
Advanced Life Support
Insertion of Laryngeal Mask
Diploma/Degree

Experience

Essential

Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in post advertised

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

RGN or RODP

Desirable

Extended role
Advanced Life Support
Insertion of Laryngeal Mask
Diploma/Degree

Experience

Essential

Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in post advertised

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.