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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (All working patterns)
Job ref
164-7259972
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross Site - QMC and City
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Ophthalmology Theatres Practitioner

Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit  a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner to join our fantastic  Ophthalmic theatre team. You will be a highly motivated, innovative, and progressive individual committed to the development of yourself, your team, and our changing  services.

You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic team of nurses and ODP’s who offer the best standards of perioperative care. Every day is different - challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on team work, learning, and being forward thinking.

Please note, that due to ongoing service developments the post holder may be required cross site with the agreement of the Speciality Team Leader. 

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary  you need to familiarise yourself with the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

Expectations to deliver a high standard of service with patient safety and quality are a priority. You should be able to demonstrate effective team working and work to the highest standards of evidence based practice.

We practice multi-skilling and are looking to recruit a dynamic Practitioner who wishes to develop their practice in either anaesthetic and/or surgical scrub support. 

You will have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

All persons appointed to the post are required to hold registration with their appropriate professional regulatory body and to comply with their professional code of conduct. Evidence of on-going registration will be required. You are also required to have a recognised anaesthetic qualification. 

NUH offers fantastic support to a diverse range of students and learners and therefore the successful applicant should either hold or be willing to work towards a level three mentorship qualification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To deliver high quality holistic care to patients

To facilitate efficient and effective care and communication between the team

To actively contribute to developing the professional practice of the Clinical Support Division

Person specification

Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills – e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Experience, Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the Theatre/Recovery role
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate an involvement in link nurse, or project work

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Current level one NMC registration or HCPC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Continuing professional development/ reflective profile

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Stringer
Job title
Ophthalmic Theatres Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115924 9924
Additional information

For further advice or to arrange a site visit please contact one of the theatre team deputies on 0115 924 9924 Ext. 85670.