Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology (PCEU Windsor)
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 work towards 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.
About us
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 from our Employee Assistance Programme.
5. 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.
Job responsibilities
To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within the surgical theatre specialty, 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
* RN or RODP.
* Mentorship or teaching and assessing qualification.
* Post registration qualification/module in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery and/or HDU.
Experience
* Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery.
* Experience of teaching and assessing.
* 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.
Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-4450241PCG-M
Job locations
Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital
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