Job summary We're currently looking to welcome a Band 5 Registered Practitioner to our Frimley Health Family for the Surgical and Emergency Team. If you are an experienced registered Nurse or ODP, student due to qualify and are looking to develop your career then we would love to hear from you The Surgical and Emergency Team offers a variety of surgical specialties including Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Upper GI, Colorectal, General Surgery, Emergencies, Robotics and Vascular. Newly qualified practitioners are provided with a 12 month bespoke preceptorship programme with 14 days protected study designed to teach and develop our practitioners to the highest standard. The post also offers opportunities for growth and development such as exposure and trainings with other departments including Emergency Department, Intensive Care and Post Anaesthetic Care with a possibility to take on dual roles in these areas. Staffing theatre 24 hours, 7 days a week with our shifting varies from a Long Day (07.30-19.30) and Night (19.00-07.30) including weekends and bank holidays. Our team of committed Registered Nurses, Operating Department Practitioners, Assistant Theatre Practitioners, Health Care Assistants and Trainee Nursing Associates to work together, value each other's strengths, skill set and clinical expertise in accordance with our Trust Values. Now is the time to be a part of our Frimley Health family Main duties of the job To participate as a skilled member of the theatre team. To scrub for and support surgeons in performing procedures. To support the Theatre in the establishing good working atmosphere and participate in effective/efficient use of staff, supplies and services. To provide a high level of support to the perioperative team in the delivery of patient care, within the theatre area. To assist in effective communication channels between team members, medical staff, wards, and departments. Prepare theatres by maintaining proper stock levels of consumables and checking that all equipment and instruments are in good, working order. To ensure all equipment is regularly checked and maintained in a safemanner. Participate in training programmes for junior staff and other disciplines seconded to the department To participate in achieving the stated Clinical Governance, Quality Assurance and Risk Management objectives set by the organisation. Support staff deployment to other areas of the Trust or to one of our sister hospitals when situation arise. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £31,469 to £38,307 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-JLM419 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities After a suitable period of orientation and training, the ability to organise own workload with regards to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers. For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities After a suitable period of orientation and training, the ability to organise own workload with regards to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers. For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered RGN / ODP Evidence of Continual Professional Development Desirable Theatre Course Theatre Experience Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills Problem solving Computer literate Ability to work as team member Desirable Leadership experience Experience Essential Relevant experience gained during RGN or ODP training Desirable Previous theatre experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered RGN / ODP Evidence of Continual Professional Development Desirable Theatre Course Theatre Experience Competencies Essential Excellent communication skills Problem solving Computer literate Ability to work as team member Desirable Leadership experience Experience Essential Relevant experience gained during RGN or ODP training Desirable Previous theatre experience in Anaesthetics, Scrub or Recovery 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)