Advanced Theatre Practitioner (Ophthalmology - PCEU Windsor)

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  • Windsor, Berkshire
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 hours ago
Band 6 Advanced Theatre Practitioner (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 Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.Are you committed to delivering the highest standards of perioperative care & safety?Would you like to work for a Trust where you can be proud of the contributions you make to delivering of compassionate excellence to your patients?Why not join our highly graded team at Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor?The unit provides specialist day case ophthalmology surgery with the quality and safety of care at the forefront.We are proud to provide a supportive learning environment, where staff are encouraged and supported to further develop using the educational and experiential learning opportunities available dependent on you chosen career path.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for innovative and enthusiastic individuals with good clinical decision making skills and excellent communication skills to join our friendly team.In return we offer ongoing learning opportunity and support towards continuous professional development.The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable ophthalmology surgery knowledge and theatre scrub skills.The ability to demonstrate effective leadership and work in pressurized environment is essential.About usWe 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.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number193-4450241PCG-PJob locationsPrince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII HospitalSt Leonards RoadWindsorSL4 3DPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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.
ExperienceEssential
  • Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery.
  • Experience of teaching and assessing.
Desirable
  • Evidence of professional development.
  • Experience in team leading.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • 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.
ExperienceEssential
  • Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery.
  • Experience of teaching and assessing.
Desirable
  • Evidence of professional development.
  • Experience in team leading.

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