Band 6 Advanced Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology (Scrub)

You will be expected to work closely with the surgical team, assisting in implementing practice change where required., Working as part of a MDT providing ophthalmology surgical procedures. Assisting both anaesthetist, surgeon and day ward MDT in the preparation of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgical procedures., To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within their 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.

We are looking for a highly motivated Scrub Theatre Practitioner with experience in Ophthalmology in both Anterior and Posterior Segment Surgical Procedures. You will have proven clinical leadership skills to work within our busy Eye Day Ward Operating Theatre Department. Motivated and enthusiastic about your own professional development and keen to enhance your skills and competencies within the team. 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.,

• RN or RODP
• Mentorship or teaching and assessing qualification
• Post registration qualification/module in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery and/or HDU, Essential criteria
• Able to demonstrate considerable experience in anaesthetics and/or surgery and/or recovery
• Experience of teaching and assessing
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of professional development
• Experience in team leading, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
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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., Staff Benefits
• 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.