Senior Staff Nurse/Advanced Theatre Practitioner (Day Surgery Unit)

NHS; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Nurse / Advanced Theatre Practitioner for the Day Surgery Unit in Thatcham. The ideal candidate will manage high-quality care, support staff, and benefit from development opportunities in a team-oriented environment. Experience in surgery and leadership is essential, and the role offers a competitive salary in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 to 18 months of post-registration experience.
• Evidence of working in a surgical environment.
• Strong verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a shift and ensure safe delivery of care.
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Supervise and support staff, contributing to their growth.
• Provide patient-focused programmes of care.
• Ensure smooth running of the unit in absence of leaders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in service quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Mentorship or Teaching/Assessor Qualification

Tools

Relevant software (e.g., Excel, EPR)

Job description

Job Summary

Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse / Advanced Theatre Practitioner

PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Senior Staff Nurse / Advanced Theatre Practitioner to join our dedicated team at the Day Surgery Unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, committed to excellence and eager to support the Ward manager and wider multidisciplinary team in delivering outstanding patient care.

This role will involve taking the lead in all the areas of the department with a focus on the ward area.

Our day surgery unit is a modern, well‑equipped department providing a wide range of surgical and diagnostic procedures.

As a unit we play an important role in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.

The Unit operates Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our busy, professional team of day surgery nurses, who deliver comprehensive pre and post‑operative care to day case patients undergoing procedures under both general and local anaesthesia as well as endoscopy procedures.

Main duties of the job

• Be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrive under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Have proven management or leadership experience.
• Be flexible and adaptable in your working approach and hours (as shift patterns may vary throughout the week).
• Have recent experience in general surgery and/or day surgery.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development, with evidence of continuing education.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist clinical and leadership skill within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

We encourage all members of our multi‑disciplinary team to enhance their clinical managerial and leadership competencies through continuous learning and professional development.

If you are passionate about delivering safe, high quality, patient‑focused care and would like to contribute to the ongoing success of our day surgery unit, we would love to hear from you.

About us

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.

Job details

Date posted: 25 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 193-7472525PCG-A

Job location

West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS

Job responsibilities

• Take charge of a shift and ensure the safe, effective delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team, including nurses, anaesthetists, healthcare assistants and other allied health professionals.
• Support and supervise staff, contributing to their professional growth under the guidance of ward sister/charge nurse.
• Provide patient‑focused programmes of care that address the complex and changing health needs of our client group.
• Ensure the smooth running of the unit in the absence of the ward sister/charge nurse, offering both clinical and managerial leadership.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and actively contribute to service development and quality initiatives within the department.
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability to meet the needs of a busy and expanding day surgery service.

Person specification

Qualifications – Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Mentorship or Teaching/assessing qualification
• Evidence of leadership, management and specialty development.

Qualities – Desirable

• Diploma/Degree
• Senior Band 5 development pathway
• Aspiring Band 6 course

Experience – Essential

• A minimum of 12 to 18 months of post‑registration experience
• Evidence of working in a surgical environment
• Strong verbal, non‑verbal and written communication skills
• Evidence of leadership skills, such as leading a team and mentoring

Experience – Desirable

• A positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances, assist senior staff with implementing changes and act as a role model
• IT skills, proficiency in relevant software such as Excel, office and EPR
• The ability to manage complex cases and work independently, taking on increased responsibilities
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with other professionals
• Experience in scrub/Recovery/endoscopy and the admission and discharge of patients

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

West Berkshire Community Hospital, London Road, Benham Hill, Thatcham, RG18 3AS

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)