Theatre Practitioner / Endoscopy Nurse (WBCH Thatcham)

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 5 Theatre Practitioner / Endoscopy Nurse (Day Surgery Unit - WBCH Thatcham)

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

We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with relevant experience to work within our dynamic Theatre and endoscopy team at the Day Surgery Unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham.

We require Band 5 Theatre Practitioner / Endoscopy Nurseto work in our Day Surgery Unit (Theatres and Endoscopy).

Workingas part of theatre team.
To work in endoscopy room.
To help cover in recovery.
To assist with ordering and maintaining the clinical area.

Working hours are full-time 37.5 hours per week; worked over Monday - Friday.

The Unit is open 8am - 6pm.

Applications are also welcome from newly qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working in a variety of specialist areas including Maxillo Facial, Plastics, General Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Vascular. There will also be the opportunity to work in other Theatre areas namely Scrub and Recovery as well as in our Endoscopy area.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses who aspire to learn and develop to join our inspirational team. Whether you have specific specialty experience or not, full support and training will be provided.

Applicants must be a registered nurse with NMC registration.

We can offer:- In-depth, in-house and external development opportunities and support for career progression.- Preceptorship programme.- Rotation through a variety of specialties.

Successful candidates will demonstrate high standards of practice with excellent communication, clinical and decision making skills. You must be able to work under the pressure of a busy high throughput unit.

The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a current registered practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.

You will need to demonstrate the ability to work within the trust's core values of CARE - Compassion, Aspirational, Resourceful, and Excellence.

About us

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our 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.

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-3988065PCG-B

Job locations

West Berkshire Community Hospital

London Road, Benham Hill

Thatcham

RG18 3AS

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment and planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidenced based nursing care to a diverse group of patients.

Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.

Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.

Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that they delegate to others.

Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.

Is expected to teach and supervise more junior staff, students and the non-registered nursing workforce.

Is accountable for care or any omissions of care that they delegate to others.

Is expected to act as role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse - part 1 / ODP Theatre Practitioner
Current NMC / HCPC registration
Evidence of recent continuous professional development

Desirable

Educated to degree level or working towards
Able to demonstrate academic interest

Experience

Essential

Experience (through placement or employment ) of working in an acute clinical environment

Desirable

Experience in speciality may be an advantage

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse - part 1 / ODP Theatre Practitioner
Current NMC / HCPC registration
Evidence of recent continuous professional development

Desirable

Educated to degree level or working towards
Able to demonstrate academic interest

Experience

Essential

Experience (through placement or employment ) of working in an acute clinical environment

Desirable

Experience in speciality may be an advantage

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.