Registered Nurse, Theatre/ Day Unit- Band 5
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, GL53 7AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9318-26-0026 |
Summary
DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB To prepare operating room by checking all necessary equipment and machines required are available and functional. Ensure sterility of the instruments and check their conditions prior to use. To attend and engage in WHO team briefing. To scrub and assist surgeons when required. Ensure all equipment is accounted for and correct after the operation. To accurately document and chart procedures undertaken during surgery. Details are entered accurately on Trak/H-Trak and Medisoft system. Conduct final assessment after the procedure and provide a brief post-operative instruction to the patient. To clean theatres at the end of the day. Ensure cleaning checklist is followed and completed on a daily basis. To admit/discharge patients for surgery. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Basic IT skills Basic levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills. Act as a resource for all staff disseminating clinical skills and knowledge. Have basic theatre scrub experience. Have basic knowledge of ophthalmic surgery or ophthalmology in general. KEY RESULT AREAS Demonstrate ability to assess patient condition and implement appropriate care, within the disciplinary team. To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do is compromised. Have the ability to disseminate contentious and delicate information appropriately. To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and professional code of conduct To retrieve and input patient and staff information from computer based system. CHALLENGING PART OFTHE JOB Dealing with difficult situations/people. 24 hour on -call for theatre. Ability to work under pressure and effective time management. Consolidation of training and development of clinical skills. Contact Details Maria Juan (Ward Manager) maria.juan@nhs.net 0300 422 2985/ 4123