Job summary 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. 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 andshopping 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 04 April 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 193-6784660PCG-B 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 role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role. 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 Diploma/Degree Leadership/management training Surgical First Assistant module/qualification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery Experience of teaching and assessing Desirable Evidence of professional development Experience of acting as Surgical First Assistant 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 Diploma/Degree Leadership/management training Surgical First Assistant module/qualification Experience Essential Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery Experience of teaching and assessing Desirable Evidence of professional development Experience of acting as Surgical First Assistant 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)