Job summary
The Royal Surrey County Hospital Main Operating Theatres Department currently has opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our caring and dynamic scrub team.
Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated, pro-active team players. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach are essential. Experience and professional development relevant to this post will be an advantage but is not essential as comprehensive Trust and local induction/training is available.
As leaders in Major Laparoscopic Surgery with the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit - an internationally recognised centre of excellence created for the teaching of innovative laparoscopic surgical techniques - just some of the many reasons to join our amazing team.
Specialties here include: Major open surgery, laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery in Colorectal, Urology, Gynae Oncology, Hepatobiliary, and Upper GI.Breast Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Major Head and Neck and ENT including oncology, Trauma & Orthopaedics and CEPOD.
We are the Regional referral centre for Upper GI work, including emergency Oesophagogastric cases. 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.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education.
To ensure that care is evidence based and patient centred.
To assist senior staff in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area.
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.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
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?v=R96pMboIYdo
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
384-AR-EMF18556
Job locations
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
JOB SUMMARY
To work effectively as part of the Theatres/Recovery/Anaesthetic team.
To provide high quality, research based nursing care that is patient focused.
To take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines and patients.
To adhere to all theatre policies as detailed in the Theatre Policy manual.
To support the Theatre Operations Manager in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff supplies and services.
Our recent CQC inspection found us to be providing services that were safe, effective, responsive caring and well-led. The Trust is based in Guildford the historic county town of Surrey and has a range of attractions and cosmopolitan town centre shopping. The town also has easy access to London and its main airports by road or train.
If you would like more information regarding this exciting opportunity or would like to make an informal visit please contact Kristy Juinio, Theatre Team Lead on 01483 571122 ext. 4335
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification.
JOB SUMMARY
To work effectively as part of the Theatres/Recovery/Anaesthetic team.
To provide high quality, research based nursing care that is patient focused.
To take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines and patients.
To adhere to all theatre policies as detailed in the Theatre Policy manual.
To support the Theatre Operations Manager in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff supplies and services.
Our recent CQC inspection found us to be providing services that were safe, effective, responsive caring and well-led. The Trust is based in Guildford the historic county town of Surrey and has a range of attractions and cosmopolitan town centre shopping. The town also has easy access to London and its main airports by road or train.
If you would like more information regarding this exciting opportunity or would like to make an informal visit please contact Kristy Juinio, Theatre Team Lead on 01483 571122 ext. 4335
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* RGN
* Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
Knowledge Essential
* Operating Theatre experience
* Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
* Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
* Consolidation of Nurse Training
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues, such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* RGN
* Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience
Knowledge Essential
* Operating Theatre experience
* Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge
Desirable
* Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
* Consolidation of Nurse Training
* Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
* Knowledge of clinical governance issues, such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
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
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Egerton Road
Guildford
GU2 7XX
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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