Job summary Anaesthetic Nurse / Recovery Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Theatres Band 5 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 anaesthetic nurse /recovery nurse / ODP to join us in our busy operating theatre team. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768 bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. Epsom serves as the elective site for Surgery which includes Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Colo-rectal, Urology, Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery. You should be committed to working effectively as part of a multi-professional team and have excellent communication skills. A comprehensive induction package will be provided by our Practice Development Team. You will be required to work nights and weekends and participate in an on call rota as part of this role. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job The Staff Nurse/ODP will: Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations. Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team. Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times. Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills. Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum Inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-6426471-RB-SK-B Job locations Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Level 1 / RODP Basic Life Support Course Desirable Experience of working in theatre Immediate Life Support Course Knowledge & Skills Essential Willingness to undertake post registration work in speciality Understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Experience of Audit and Research Communication Essential Competent communication skills in English Planning and Organising Essential Ability to co-ordinate planned and unplanned activities to achieve short term goals Ability to manage own time for maximum efficiency in meeting unit goals Leadership Essential Ability to co-operate within a team Ability to co-ordinate patient care for a small number of individuals, including a variety of services Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Level 1 / RODP Basic Life Support Course Desirable Experience of working in theatre Immediate Life Support Course Knowledge & Skills Essential Willingness to undertake post registration work in speciality Understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Experience of Audit and Research Communication Essential Competent communication skills in English Planning and Organising Essential Ability to co-ordinate planned and unplanned activities to achieve short term goals Ability to manage own time for maximum efficiency in meeting unit goals Leadership Essential Ability to co-operate within a team Ability to co-ordinate patient care for a small number of individuals, including a variety of services 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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)