Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmics

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 December 2024

Job summary

Band 6 Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology

The Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking motivated, ambitious and innovative people to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

The Trust attained Good in its latest CQC Inspection Report and has the vision to be the Best Place to Work, Train and Learn.

We are currently looking for an Advanced Theatre Practitioner who would be keen to join our Ophthalmic theatre team.

In order to provide the best possible care and outcomes for the patients in our care, we want to attract, train and provide ongoing support to the right people - people who can join our existing teams of skilled professionals and who are committed to making a positive difference to our patients.

In theatres we provide a supportive learning environment, where all staff are encouraged and supported to further develop using the educational and experiential learning opportunities available depending on your chosen career path.

Main duties of the job

To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within the theatre specialty; demonstrating expertise in all aspects of the care of patients.

As required, to provide direct support to clinicians and patients.

To contribute to the management of the specialty by acting as a professional role model; able to confidently lead a team.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure andshopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families,including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

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

Our CARE 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

02 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6784660PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN or RODP
Mentorship or teaching and assessing qualification
Post registration qualification/module in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery and/or HDU

Desirable

Diploma/Degree
Leadership/management training
Surgical First Assistant module/qualification

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery
Experience of teaching and assessing

Desirable

Evidence of professional development
Experience of acting as Surgical First Assistant

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RN or RODP
Mentorship or teaching and assessing qualification
Post registration qualification/module in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery and/or HDU

Desirable

Diploma/Degree
Leadership/management training
Surgical First Assistant module/qualification

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery
Experience of teaching and assessing

Desirable

Evidence of professional development
Experience of acting as Surgical First Assistant

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.