Job summary BAND 6 SENIOR STAFF NURSE We are looking for a dynamic, flexible and highly motivated individual to cover Maternity leave, who enjoys working in a team and are a seeking a new challenge. We require professional and committed team members capable of delivering high quality, patient-focused care within a busy progressive and varied department. The multi-specialty unit has 13 main operating theatres and 2 day surgery theatres performing emergency and elective procedures. We are leaders in Major Laparoscopic Surgery & Robotic Surgery with the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit - an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence created for the teaching of innovative laparoscopic surgical techniques. Main duties of the job Specialties here include: Colorectal, Urology, Gynae Oncology, Hepatobiliary, and Upper GI, Breast Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Major Head and Neck and ENT, Trauma & Orthopaedics and CEPOD. We are the Regional referral centre for Upper GI work, including emergency Oesophagogastric cases. Day Surgery is a purpose built unit covering many specialties including ENT, Maxillo Facial, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Urology, Pain and dedicated Paediatric lists. As a Registered Nurse/ODP, you should have theatre experience in a wide range of specialties; proven experience of leading a team and be prepared to support the department during the evenings and at weekends. There is also an on call commitment with this post. Your proven leadership and organisational skills along with your ability to prioritise and remain calm under pressure in a busy team environment will ensure you are able to demonstrate your excellent communication skills and drive to succeed. The Trust is committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression. As well as this the Trust offers a wide range of staff benefits including support through occupational health services, a staff gym, a cycle to work scheme and a social club. Our recent CQC inspection found us to be 'providing services that were safe, effective, responsive caring and well-led'. About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v5HsiGn9joTQ Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 384-AR-EMF18009 Job locations The Royal Surrey Hosptial Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to full JOB DESCRIPTION & person specification To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education. To ensure that care is evidence based and patient centred. On a regular basis to take charge of a designated area of theatre. To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training. o To provide high quality, research based, individualised patient care at all times. o To provide a problem solving approach to patient care. o To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating lists and anticipated workload and when on night duty unload sterile instrument container trolleys as required. o To act as the patients advocate and give psychological support to the patient e.g. whilst in the anaesthetic room, during local anaesthetic procedures. o To give assistance to the anaesthetist and/or the Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) whilst in the anaesthetic room e.g. the application of monitoring equipment and the positioning of the patient. o To ensure and assist with the safe preparation of patients for operative procedures e.g. safe transfer and positioning of patients on the operating table, holding of limbs during skin preparation and draping, work with anaesthetist/ODP as and when required. o To act as a leader, advisor and role model to less experienced staff. o To assist in the control of cross infection by adhering to departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis. o Provide assistance in operative procedures, guiding and supporting junior staff and taking action additional to own work role, where appropriate. o Provide immediate post-operative care. o When on night duty, to act as a recovery nurse and be responsible for the immediate care of the post anaesthetic patient. o Provide initial emergency care. Provide help and assistance in the Day Surgery Theatres, if required Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to full JOB DESCRIPTION & person specification To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education. To ensure that care is evidence based and patient centred. On a regular basis to take charge of a designated area of theatre. To assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area including the teaching and management of more junior staff or those in training. o To provide high quality, research based, individualised patient care at all times. o To provide a problem solving approach to patient care. o To prepare the clinical environment to meet the requirements of the operating lists and anticipated workload and when on night duty unload sterile instrument container trolleys as required. o To act as the patients advocate and give psychological support to the patient e.g. whilst in the anaesthetic room, during local anaesthetic procedures. o To give assistance to the anaesthetist and/or the Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) whilst in the anaesthetic room e.g. the application of monitoring equipment and the positioning of the patient. o To ensure and assist with the safe preparation of patients for operative procedures e.g. safe transfer and positioning of patients on the operating table, holding of limbs during skin preparation and draping, work with anaesthetist/ODP as and when required. o To act as a leader, advisor and role model to less experienced staff. o To assist in the control of cross infection by adhering to departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis. o Provide assistance in operative procedures, guiding and supporting junior staff and taking action additional to own work role, where appropriate. o Provide immediate post-operative care. o When on night duty, to act as a recovery nurse and be responsible for the immediate care of the post anaesthetic patient. o Provide initial emergency care. Provide help and assistance in the Day Surgery Theatres, if required Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience ENB 998 or NVQ D32 or 33 Desirable Management Course ENB 176 Knowledge and Experience Essential Operating Theatre experience Management of staff and resources Experience of specialty applied for (if relevant) Research Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN / City & Guilds 752 / NVQ Level III in Operating Department Practice Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience ENB 998 or NVQ D32 or 33 Desirable Management Course ENB 176 Knowledge and Experience Essential Operating Theatre experience Management of staff and resources Experience of specialty applied for (if relevant) Research 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 Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Surrey Hosptial Egerton Road Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)