Job summary Scrub Nurse/Practitioner: Epsom Hospital Band 6, - 37.5 hours per week, permanent Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768 bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. The trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this. Our theatre teams have a proven track record of providing high-quality care to our patients andare looking for a Registered Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner who is committed to providing consistent gold standard. Epsom Hospital has 5 main theatres and 2 day surgery theatres. This post is suitable for an experienced registered theatre scrub nurse or ODP looking to progress and enhance their skills. Our ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, pro-active team player who demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills. A flexible approach is essential as an on-call commitment and internal rotation is required for this post. Previous applicants need not apply Main duties of the job To have responsibility for the following aspects of care and management: Develop and update protocols and related practice in line with current research Care delivered to patients and monitoring of standards of care Selection, deployment, training and development of staff and students Assesses and develops and implements specialised nursing packages of care and works in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to maintain standard To create and support an environment of lifelong learning and continuous professional development Refers and orders specialised tests in line with agreed protocols and clinical governance guidelines. To assist in the development of evidence based practice in the renal service. Educational strategies that ensure patient care needs are met. Provides highly specialised nursing advice to ensure appropriate treatment and care is is always delivered to the patient. Is accountable for the provision, organisation, and direction of the nursing care for the patient in his/her care. 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 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 343-6784772-RB-SK Job locations Epsom Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting documents, Job Description and Person Specification which contains more information about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting documents, Job Description and Person Specification which contains more information about the role Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Theatre Experience which clearly demonstrates clinical expertise/skills Excellent written & verbal communication skills Knowledge of recruitment, selection and HR procedures. Leadership / management Skills and evidence of leading a team Understanding of risk and clinical governance issues relating to theatres Shares knowledge and skills through teaching and mentoring junior staff Desirable Audit and Research experience Qualification Essential Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner Post registration qualification in relevant specialty: perioperative care Evidence of recent/ on going professional development Desirable Competence in additional technical skills (e.g.venepuncture, cannulation,) Management or Leadership Qualification Teaching & Mentoring qualification Communication Essential Well developed communication skills Enjoys and works well as part of a team Challenges poor practice and escalates clinical concerns in an appropriate and timely fashion Planning & Organising Essential Excellent time management skills Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changes in the clinical environment Ability to co ordinate planned and unplanned activities Leadership Essential Able to utilise skills and knowledge to improve practice within the clinical environment Able to demonstrate involvement in change management Desirable Evidence of Leadership experience Experience Essential Demonstrate involvement in change management Previous considerable clinical experience within perioperative setting and sphere of practice Demonstrable knowledge and experience of utilising an evidence-based practice approach to care. Desirable Experience of leadership Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Theatre Experience which clearly demonstrates clinical expertise/skills Excellent written & verbal communication skills Knowledge of recruitment, selection and HR procedures. Leadership / management Skills and evidence of leading a team Understanding of risk and clinical governance issues relating to theatres Shares knowledge and skills through teaching and mentoring junior staff Desirable Audit and Research experience Qualification Essential Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner Post registration qualification in relevant specialty: perioperative care Evidence of recent/ on going professional development Desirable Competence in additional technical skills (e.g.venepuncture, cannulation,) Management or Leadership Qualification Teaching & Mentoring qualification Communication Essential Well developed communication skills Enjoys and works well as part of a team Challenges poor practice and escalates clinical concerns in an appropriate and timely fashion Planning & Organising Essential Excellent time management skills Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changes in the clinical environment Ability to co ordinate planned and unplanned activities Leadership Essential Able to utilise skills and knowledge to improve practice within the clinical environment Able to demonstrate involvement in change management Desirable Evidence of Leadership experience Experience Essential Demonstrate involvement in change management Previous considerable clinical experience within perioperative setting and sphere of practice Demonstrable knowledge and experience of utilising an evidence-based practice approach to care. Desirable Experience of leadership 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 Dorking Road Epsom KT18 7EG Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)