Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology (PCEU Windsor)
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Job overview
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 have 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.
Working for our organisation
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 form our Employee Assistance Programme.
4/ 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within the surgical theatre speciality, 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
Essential criteria- RN or RODP.
- Mentorship or teaching and assessing qualification.
- Post registration qualification/module in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery and/or HDU.
- Advanced Life Support certification.
Experience
Essential criteria- 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.
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- NHS pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Money Advice Service
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- On-site nursery (based at RBH)
- Full educational library services
- Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
- Bus to work scheme
- Excellent rail and bus links
- A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.
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