Band 5 Theatre Practitioner (Urology Theatres)

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is looking for a motivated registered nurse or operating department practitioner to join their esteemed urology theatre team. The role suits both newly qualified and experienced professionals, offering opportunities for skill development in a supportive environment. The Trust values compassionate care and collaborates to foster operational excellence in patient services. Employees enjoy benefits such as generous leave, an NHS pension scheme, and flexible working options, making this an excellent opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Annual leave - 27 days

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with previous theatre experience.
• Appropriate UK professional registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cleaning of theatre areas.
• Evaluate patient needs to contribute to high-quality care.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Previous theatre experience

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

Overview

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." 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'. We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success. Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical, We are looking for a motivated registered nurse or operating department practitioner to join our highly graded urology theatre team at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The team was one of the first to pioneer the robotic assisted surgery in 2007 and was awarded a Royal Berkshire Staff Excellence Award in 2020 for operational excellence. The post is suitable for both newly qualified or experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team. Candidates interested in developing a career in theatres will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills as we have a dedicated education team in place with a comprehensive education strategy which underpins the development of all grades of staff within theatres, facilitating career development and progression.

Role

We are looking for a motivated registered nurse or operating department practitioner to join our highly graded urology theatre team at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The team was one of the first to pioneer the robotic assisted surgery in 2007 and was awarded a Royal Berkshire Staff Excellence Award in 2020 for operational excellence. The post is suitable for both newly qualified or experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team.

Responsibilities

• Assist other members of the specialty theatre team in the preparation and cleaning of all areas.
• To undertake the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients needs in order to contribute to the delivery of high quality care at all times.
• To work with medical staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary theatre team in instituting a high standard of patient care and treatment and ensuring it is clearly and correctly documented in accordance with Trust policy.
• To establish and maintain good communications with patients, their relatives, medical staff and other departments within the Trust in order to contribute to the provision of an effective theatres service.
• To take part in the orientation, supervision, teaching and development of junior staff.
• To contribute, as requested, to the formulation of procedures, policies and standards and to participate in clinical and organisational audits in order to further the development of a quality service for all users.
• To contribute to the effective operation of the specialty through membership of the clinical team, accepting designated responsibilities for specific tasks as agreed.
• To participate in maintaining the highest standard of care and safety for patients, visitors and staff in the operating suite, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and legal requirements relating to clinical care, health & safety and the safe-keeping and storage of controlled drugs.
• To act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence in the Trust, upholding and enhancing the good standing of patient care in the Trust.
• In order to improve the service provided by theatres, to keep updated about new clinical techniques and procedures, to be actively involved in research projects in support of clinical practice and take every other opportunity to maintain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
• To undertake Theatre Practitioner duties within other theatre specialties and departments as may be required by the needs of the service.
• To participate in the Theatres out-of-hours on-call rota as required.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with previous theatre experience and appropriate UK professional registration.

Would you like to work for a Trust where you can be proud of the contributions you make to delivering compassionate excellence to your patients?

Career Development

Obtaining a theatre practitioner's role at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust will enable you to continue your career or to enhance and learn new skills in a new environment. You would work as part of a highly skilled team where you can gain a wealth of experience. Candidates interested in developing a career will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills.

In Theatres we provide a supportive learning environment which includes preceptorship, supernumerary status while achieving competencies with further support in the initial phase of working solo. We offer an in-house perioperative course, support with revalidation, leadership and career development. Experienced staff are encouraged and supported to further develop using the educational and experiential learning opportunities available depending on your chosen career path.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping 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.

Trust Values

The CQC 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.

Application Notice

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

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.