Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres - Eye Ward Operating Theatre Department
- Grade
- NHS AFC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm)
- Job ref
- 193-4450241PCG-N
- Employer
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital
- Town
- Windsor
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 (plus 5% Fringe) per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology (PCEU Windsor)
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.
Job overview
Band 6 Advanced Theatre Practitioner (Multi Skilled - Scrub & Anaesthetic) - Eye Ward Operating Theatre Department
PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.
We are looking for a highly motivated multi-skilled ophthalmic theatre practitioner who is competent in both ophthalmic scrub and anaesthetic roles, with proven leadership skills to work within our busy Eye Ward Operating Theatre Department.
As a Professional Role Model, you will provide a high standard of evidence-based clinical leadership and practice development to support our team of professionals.
Motivated and enthusiastic about your own professional development and keen to enhance your skills and competencies within the team.
You will be expected to work closely with the surgical team, assisting in implementing practice change where required.
Provide evidence of underpinning your practice involving our CARE Values.
The post holder will be required to have ALS Certification.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a MDT providing ophthalmology surgical procedures.
Assisting Anaesthetist, Surgeon and Day Ward MDT in preparation of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical procedures.
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1/ Access to the NHS Pension Scheme providing generous benefits upon retirement as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants.
2/ 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (Depending on NHS Trust service).
3/ Relocation packages.
4/ Confidential advice and support on personal, work family and relationship issues 24/7 form our Employee Assistance Programme.
4/ Car Lease Scheme.
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
To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within the surgical theatre speciality, demonstrating expertise in all aspects of 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.
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.
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.
- Advanced Life Support certification.
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 in team leading.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Carruthers
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006146625
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