Theatre Practitioner (Theatres - Recovery Rooms)

Royal Berkshire Nhs Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Reading is looking for a Recovery Practitioner to join their multidisciplinary team. You will assess, evaluate, and implement care for patients in the recovery room. Candidates must hold RGN or RODP qualifications and possess Advanced Life Support skills. The Trust offers a supportive environment with numerous staff benefits including flexible working and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave for new starters

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for health service staff

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: RGN or RODP and Advanced Life Support.
• Desirable criteria: Experience of mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and implementation of patient care in the recovery room.
• Evaluate the care given to patients without supervision.

Skills

RGN or RODP

Advanced Life Support

Insertion of Laryngeal Mask

Anaesthetic skills

Surgical skills

Recovery skills

Education

Diploma/Degree

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: "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions; we are Aspirational and innovative; we are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live; we are Excellent in our development and sharing best practice. We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills and experiences to the Trust and encourage applicants to highlight their achievements and strengths. While AI-generated responses are discouraged, we welcome diverse applicants who demonstrate the personal detail and relevance of their suitability for the role. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and providing learning and development for all employees, clinical or non-clinical.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Recovery Practitioner is responsible for the assessment, evaluation and implementation of care given to patients within the recovery room without supervision.

Responsibilities

As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Recovery Practitioner is responsible for the assessment, evaluation and implementation of care given to patients within the recovery room without supervision.

Qualifications and Experience

• RGN or RODP, Advanced Life Support
• Insertion of Laryngeal Mask
• Diploma/Degree
• Essential criteria
• Anaesthetic and/or surgical and/or recovery skills as specified in post advertised
• Desirable criteria: Experience of mentorship

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website. You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Employer Information

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust (RBFT), based mainly in Reading, is one of the largest district hospitals in the country. We deliver first-class healthcare driven by world class healthcare professionals. The RBFT comprises 20 theatres, providing a 24/7 emergency general/trauma and obstetric service through dedicated theatres. Our recovery unit consists of four recovery rooms caring for patients from all surgical specialties and all age groups.

Reading sits on the River Thames and has excellent road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton, with a vibrant leisure and cultural scene.

Care Values

Our CARE values are: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent. By applying for this post you are agreeing to transferring information contained in your application to the Trust’s applicant management system and, if appointed, to the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of core NHS Employment Checks and, for all new appointments other than executive roles, a six‑month probationary period.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on 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
• Discounts for health service staff across a wide range of brands