Theatre Practitioner - Ophthalmology Theatres - (PCEU Windsor)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
Join a highly graded theatre team as a Band 5 Theatre Practitioner in Ophthalmology at Prince Charles Eye Day Bed Unit, Windsor. This role is suitable for newly qualified or experienced registered nurses or operating department practitioners. You will contribute to providing outstanding patient-centred care and have opportunities for professional development in ophthalmology day surgery. The unit offers a comprehensive education strategy to support career progression.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
- Ophthalmic surgery experience or interest
- Mentorship experience
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) qualification
- Ophthalmic surgery experience or interest
- Mentorship experience
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Band 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 job
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