Scrub Nurse/Practitioner Band 6
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
The closing date is 21 May 2026
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 welcomes applications from individuals committed to maintaining and building on this.
Our theatre teams have a proven track record of providing high‑quality care to patients and are looking for a Registered Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner committed to providing consistent gold standard care. Epsom Hospital has five main theatres and two day‑surgery theatres.
This post is suitable for an experienced registered theatre scrub nurse or ODP who wishes to progress and enhance their skills. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, pro‑active team player demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills.
A flexible approach is essential, as an on‑call commitment and internal rotation are required.
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for the following aspects of care and management:
* Develop and update protocols and related practice in line with current research.
* Deliver and monitor standards of patient care.
* Selection, deployment, training and development of staff and students.
* Assesses and develops and implements specialised nursing packages of care, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to maintain standards.
* Create and support an environment of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
* Refer and order specialised tests in line with agreed protocols and clinical governance guidelines.
* Assist in the development of evidence‑based practice in the renal service.
* Develop educational strategies that ensure patient care needs are met.
* Provide highly specialised nursing advice to ensure appropriate treatment and care is always delivered.
* Be accountable for the provision, organisation, and direction of nursing care for patients under their care.
Knowledge and skills
* Theatre experience that clearly demonstrates clinical expertise/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.
* Share knowledge and skills through teaching and mentoring junior staff.
* Audit and research experience.
Qualification
* Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner.
* Evidence of recent or ongoing professional development.
* Competence in additional technical skills (e.g., venepuncture, cannulation).
* Management or Leadership qualification.
Communication
* Enjoys and works well as part of a team.
* Challenges poor practice and escalates clinical concerns in an appropriate and timely manner.
Planning & Organising
* Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changes in the clinical environment.
* Ability to coordinate planned and unplanned activities.
Leadership
* Able to utilise skills and knowledge to improve practice within the clinical environment.
* Evidence of leadership experience.
Experience
* Demonstrate involvement in change management.
* Previous considerable clinical experience within peri‑operative setting and sphere of practice.
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of utilising an evidence‑based practice approach to care.
* Experience of leadership.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to verify no prior convictions.
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year, inclusive HCAS.
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