Job summaryBand 5 Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology Theatres - (PCEU Eye Day Bed Unit - Windsor)
This post is based at Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP - and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.
PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date.
We are looking for a motivated registered nurse or operating department practitioner to join our highly graded theatre team at Prince Charles Eye Day Bed Unit, Windsor.
The team's ambition to provide outstanding patient-centred care was recognised and awarded in 2024 with a Royal Berkshire Team of the Year CARE Award.
The post is suitable for both newly qualified or experienced practitioners. You would work as part of a highly skilled team.
Candidates interested in developing a career in ophthalmology day surgery will have the opportunity to develop a range of relevant skills as we have a dedicated education team in place with a comprehensive education strategy which underpins the development of all grades of staff within theatres, facilitating career development and progression.
Main duties of the jobFollowing a restructure of Eye Surgical Services, exciting opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic, highly motivated and ambitious staff to join our dynamic unit and who strive to deliver a positive patient experience.
This post would provide opportunities for a nurse to develop both professionally and personally, through local training and external professional courses.
About usWindsor 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, Windsor 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 rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our Trust "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.
DetailsDate posted: 20 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (plus 5% Fringe) per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 193-6842670PCG-D
Job locations: Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
ExperienceEssential- Ophthalmic surgery experience or interest
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, St Leonards Road, Windsor, SL4 3DP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead Practitioner, Susan Carruthers, susan.carruthers@royalberkshire.nhs.uk, 03006146365
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
