Job summary
Band 6 Advanced Theatre Practitioner (Urology Theatres)
Are you committed to delivering the highest standards of perioperative care and safety?
Would you like to work for a Trust where you can be proud of the contributions you make to delivering of compassionate excellence to your patients?
Why not join our highly graded urology team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust?
The theatre team was one of the first to pioneer the robotic assisted surgery in 2007 and the urology department was awarded University of Reading accreditation in 2024.
Becoming a member of urology theatres senior practitioners' team will enable you to further develop both your clinical and leadership skills.
In theatres we provide a supportive learning environment, where all staff are encouraged and supported to further develop using the educational and experiential learning opportunities available depending on your chosen career path.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic individuals with good clinical decision making and excellent communication skills to join our friendly team. In return we offer ongoing learning opportunity and support towards continuous professional development.
You will also have the opportunity to work across other theatre specialties and further develop your skills across our clinical, education and leadership pathways.
The successful candidate will demonstrate considerable urology and robotic surgery knowledge and will be able to work in a pressurized environment.
The ability to demonstrate effective leadership is essential.
About us
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently 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.
Details Date posted
12 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7288628PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Job description Job responsibilities
To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within their theatre specialty, demonstrating expertise in all aspects of the care of patients.
As required, to provide direct support to clinicians and patients. To contribute to the management of the specialty by acting as a professional role model, able to confidently lead a team.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Job description Job responsibilities
To help coordinate the skilled care of patients within their theatre specialty, demonstrating expertise in all aspects of the care of patients.
As required, to provide direct support to clinicians and patients. To contribute to the management of the specialty by acting as a professional role model, able to confidently lead a team.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
* Leadership training
Experience Essential
* Urology Theatre experience
* Robotic Surgery experience
* Practice Supervision skills
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
* Leadership training
Experience Essential
* Urology Theatre experience
* Robotic Surgery experience
* Practice Supervision skills
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).
Additional information 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 Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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