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Job summary

Main area
Theatres - Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent: will be required to go on-call on a rota basis after 6pm and weekends
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (3 nine and a half hour shifts with 30 mins unpaid break 8-6 and one 9 hour shift with a day off and weekend off)
Job ref
193-6784660PCG
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/12/2024 23:59

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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmics

NHS AfC: Band 6

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

 

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Diploma/Degree
  • Leadership/management training
  • Surgical First Assistant module/qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery
  • Experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of professional development
  • Experience of acting as Surgical First Assistant

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lilian Odhiambo
Job title
Clinical Lead Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01183228369
Additional information

Lilian Odhiambo (Clinical Lead Practitioner) on 0118 322 8369 [email protected]

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