Theatre Practitioner (General Theatres) in Reading with Visa Sponsorship

Naija UK Connect; Reading; Hybride; GBP 32 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career development

CQC Good Trust

Transport links

Résumé du poste

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading is seeking a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner (General Theatres). You will be a scrub practitioner supporting a busy general and emergency theatre, delivering high‑quality patient care.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, prepare operating theatres, manage equipment and supplies, and take part in an education strategy to develop your skills. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants; the post offers a competitive NHS Band 5

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Theatre Practitioner or relevant clinical experience.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prepare operating theatres, including equipment and supplies, ensuring optimal resource management.
• Commitment to providing high-quality care for patients.
• Right to work in the UK or eligibility for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Act as scrub practitioner for various surgical procedures.
• Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Prepare operating theatres and manage equipment and supplies to ensure efficient resource use.

Connaissances

Theatre Practitioner Experience

Communication Skills

Theatre Preparation

Resource Management

Description du poste

Licensed visa sponsor — Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

Explore a fulfilling opportunity as a Theatre Practitioner (General Theatres) with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading. This permanent Band 5 role, paying £32,073 to £39,043 a year, is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking to advance their healthcare career in the UK, as visa sponsorship is available for eligible foreign applicants. Join a dedicated team and benefit from comprehensive career development within a CQC-rated 'Good' Trust.

Job Description

As a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner, you will be an integral part of a highly skilled General and Emergency theatre team. Your primary responsibilities will include acting as a scrub practitioner for various surgical procedures, ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

You will also be responsible for effectively communicating within the multi-disciplinary team and meticulously preparing the operating theatre, including managing equipment and supplies to ensure appropriate resource use and minimal waste. This role offers excellent opportunities for practitioners at all experience levels to develop a wide range of relevant skills, supported by a dedicated education team and a comprehensive education strategy.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Theatre Practitioner or relevant clinical experience.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to prepare operating theatres, including equipment and supplies, ensuring optimal resource management.
• Commitment to providing high-quality care for patients.
• Right to work in the UK or eligibility for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 5 salary with annual increments.
• Comprehensive education strategy and dedicated education team for career development.
• Opportunity to work within a CQC-rated 'Good' Trust.
• Excellent road and rail links to major cities like London, Oxford, and Southampton.
• Access to great leisure, shopping, and cultural facilities in Reading.
• Supportive environment for families with access to excellent state and private schools.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is AVAILABLE for this Theatre Practitioner role. Foreign applicants who require a UK work visa are explicitly welcome to apply. If you currently hold a visa or have a pending application, clearly state your right-to-work status and any relevant expiry dates in your application to ensure clarity on your eligibility.