Job summary Band 6 Advanced Theatre Practitioner (Recovery Theatres) To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within the Theatre Recovery department, demonstrating expertise in all aspects of the care of patients. As required, to provide direct support to clinicians, staff and patients. To contribute to the management of the specialty by acting as a professional role model, able to confidently lead a team. Main duties of the job We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic individuals with good clinical decision making and excellent communication skills to join our friendly team. In return we offer ongoing learning opportunity and support towards continuous professional development. You will also have the opportunity to work across all Recoveries and further develop your skills across our clinical, education and leadership pathways. The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable Recovery knowledge and skills and will be able to work in a pressurised environment. The ability to demonstrate effective leadership is essential. 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 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: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, 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 February 2025 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 193-6998339PCG 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 post. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the post. 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 Leadership/management training Experience Essential Able to demonstrate considerable experience in all recovery areas Desirable Evidence of professional development Experience in team leading 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 Leadership/management training Experience Essential Able to demonstrate considerable experience in all recovery areas Desirable Evidence of professional development Experience in team leading 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire Hospital London Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)