Job summary The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse in Operating Theatres. This is an extremely busy, expanding and exciting area to work which offers cutting-edge healthcare. Our exceptional team of medical professionals offers support to train and inspire their colleagues to go even further in their careers. This is why we're so inspired to work for because we continue to offer the opportunity to become the very best you can be. We aim to develop the staff's skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil their role. The Theatre Department provides a comprehensive neurosurgical service covering a full range of neurosurgical patients which includes all cranial, simple and complex spine conditions. The service also specializes in surgery for Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease and many other movement disorders. There is an excellent team of radiologists and vascular neurologists performing interventional procedures. The theatre department is comprised of 9 theatres, including Interventional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Angio suite. The recovery area has 9 bed capacity. Operating Theatre is open from 0730-2000 Monday - Friday and provides On-Call service outside of these hours. The successful candidate is expected to work on an early, late, long day and an on-call shifts. Main duties of the job The successful candidates must have excellent communication skills and an ability to put their patients at the centre of care demonstrating the UCLH Trust values of safety, kindness, teamworking and the continuous desire to improve. A willingness to learn is essential and will be supported all throughout to see you excel in your field. In turn, we will offer you the opportunity to advance your skills and aim to provide you with a high standard of training in the clinical area and through our practice development team including relevant courses from Southbank and City higher education institutions. This is an opportunity to work in a Trust with the UK's most advanced clinical teaching facility. The Education Centre's Learning Hospital provides opportunities for healthcare professionals at every level to further learn, enhance and optimize their clinical skills and medical knowledge through experiential learning. The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is a major international Centre for Neuroscience training and research. We offer a wide range of educational, research and career pathways and the chance to work in an area which is pioneering in this specialized field. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-NAT-4254-D Job locations National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery Queen Square London WC1N 3BG Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register OR Registered ODP with Dip HE, NVQ3, or C&G 752 Desirable Relevant Teaching course (FO) Experience Essential Registered Nurses one year's post-registration experience in a peri-operative environment Communication Essential Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats Personal And People Development Essential Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others Reflective in Practice Quality Essential Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs Essential Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas People management Essential Takes charge of ward in absence of senior staff Person Specification Knowledge & Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register OR Registered ODP with Dip HE, NVQ3, or C&G 752 Desirable Relevant Teaching course (FO) Experience Essential Registered Nurses one year's post-registration experience in a peri-operative environment Communication Essential Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats Personal And People Development Essential Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others Reflective in Practice Quality Essential Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs Essential Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas People management Essential Takes charge of ward in absence of senior staff 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery Queen Square London WC1N 3BG Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)