Job overview
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 and are 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
For further details / informal visits contact:
Kelly Stanford, Matron
Email: kellystanford Mobile:
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.
Working for our organisation
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
1. Theatre Experience which clearly demonstrates clinical expertise/skills
2. Excellent written & verbal communication skills
3. Knowledge of recruitment, selection and HR procedures.
4. Leadership / management Skills and evidence of leading a team
5. Understanding of risk and clinical governance issues relating to theatres
6. Shares knowledge and skills through teaching and mentoring junior staff
Desirable criteria
7. Audit and Research experience
Qualification
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse /Operating Department Practitioner
9. Post registration qualification in relevant specialty: perioperative care
10. Evidence of recent/ on going professional development
Desirable criteria
11. Competence in additional technical skills (e.g.venepuncture, cannulation,)
12. Management or Leadership Qualification
13. Teaching & Mentoring qualification
Communication
Essential criteria
14. Well developed communication skills
15. Enjoys and works well as part of a team
16. Challenges poor practice and escalates clinical concerns in an appropriate and timely fashion
Planning & Organising
Essential criteria
17. Excellent time management skills
18. Ability to adapt and respond quickly to changes in the clinical environment
19. Ability to co ordinate planned and unplanned activities
Leadership
Essential criteria
20. Able to utilise skills and knowledge to improve practice within the clinical environment
21. Able to demonstrate involvement in change management
Desirable criteria
22. Evidence of Leadership experience
Experience
Essential criteria
23. Demonstrate involvement in change management
24. Previous considerable clinical experience within perioperative setting and sphere of practice
25. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of utilising an evidence-based practice approach to care.
Desirable criteria
26. Experience of leadership
Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
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Your application
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence
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References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.
Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.
Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
NameKelly StanfordJob titleMatronEmail addressTelephone number07717 851111