Job summary Band 5 Theatre Practitioner ODP/Nurse - Day Surgery Unit (WBCH Thatcham) PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH), London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS. This is a part-time post for 17 hours per week; worked over Monday-Friday. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner or Theatre Nurse to work within our dynamic Theatre team at the West Berkshire Community Hospital, Day Surgery Unit (Theatres and Endoscopy). The Unit is open 8am - 6pm. Applicants must be an HCPC registered ODP or a NMC registered nurse - applications are also welcome from newly qualified ODPs/ Anaesthetic Nurses. Main duties of the job The role involves working in a variety of specialist areas including Maxillo Facial, Plastics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Vascular. There will also be the opportunity to work in other Theatre areas namely Scrub and Recovery as well as in our Endoscopy area. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Theatre Practitioners who aspire to learn and develop to join our inspirational team. Whether you have specific specialty experience or not, full support and training will be provided. Applicants must be a registered ODP or NMC Registered Nurse with a post-registration nursing course in anaesthetics. We can offer: - In-depth, in-house and external development opportunities and support for career progression.- Preceptorship programme.- Rotation through a variety of specialties. Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills. You must be able to work under the pressure of a busy high throughput unit. The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work within the trust's core values of CARE - C ompassion, A spirational, R esourceful, and E xcellence. About us The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our 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 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 193-6845897PCG Job locations West Berkshire Community Hospital London Road, Benham Hill Thatcham RG18 3AS Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the Trust's theatres by providing skilled assistance to medical staff during the administration, maintenance and termination of general regional or local anaesthetics, by undertaking scrubbing and circulating duties and by providing skilled care in recovery. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Job description Job responsibilities To contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the Trust's theatres by providing skilled assistance to medical staff during the administration, maintenance and termination of general regional or local anaesthetics, by undertaking scrubbing and circulating duties and by providing skilled care in recovery. Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential RGN or RODP Desirable Extended role Advanced Life Support Diploma/Degree Experience Essential Experience working in a hospital setting Desirable Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in post advertised Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential RGN or RODP Desirable Extended role Advanced Life Support Diploma/Degree Experience Essential Experience working in a hospital setting Desirable Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in post advertised 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 West Berkshire Community Hospital London Road, Benham Hill Thatcham RG18 3AS Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)