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Theatre nurses work with patients of all ages and are involved in each phase of a person’s operation.
You’ll need to be a registered adult, child, mental health or learning disability nurse (having successfully completed a nursing degree) to work as a theatre nurse. After a period of induction you will undertake specialist training including courses to consolidate the specialist skills you'll require to work in theatre.Most jobs in the NHS are covered by the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay scales. Theatre nurses in the NHS will usually start at band 5 and can progress to roles at band 8 and above. You'll work standard hours of 37.5 per week. Terms and conditions will vary for any jobs outside of the NHS.You’ll need a variety of skills to be a theatre nurse including a caring and compassionate nature, being able to work in a highly technical area, excellent problem solving and organisational skills, very good communication skills, be able to stand for long periods and react quickly in an emergency within a confined area. If you're applying for a role either directly in or working on behalf of the NHS, you'll be asked demonstrate the values of the NHS Constitution.You’ll have several options to progress your career in theatre nursing, including management, education, research and advanced practice. Experienced theatre nurses can take further training approved by the Royal College of Surgeons to work as surgical care practitioners. After a typical two-year training programme, you’ll be able to complete certain surgical procedures under the supervision of a consultant surgeon. With experience, you might be able to reach consultant nurse who are some of the highest paid nurses in the profession. -
Clinical exercise physiologists are responsible for prescribing and delivering evidence-based exercise to help patients prevent, treat and manage their long-term conditions.
You'll need a first degree in a relevant subject to do an exercise physiology master's degree, for example sport and exercise science, science or a related discipline. The clinical exercise physiology master's degree is one year long.As a clinical exercise physiologist registered with the Academy of Healthcare Science, you'll usually be paid at band 6 of the Agenda for Change payscales. You will usually work regular, daytime hours.You'll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a calm, confident and sympathetic approach. You'll be comfortable using technology and complex equipment and be able to work under direction, in a team and independently. You'll have good attention to detail and an interest in exercise and fitness.With further training and/or experience, you can progress into specialist areas, management, research or teaching. You could also consider becoming a registered clinical scientist in one of the physiological sciences by applying to the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP).