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Job summary

Main area
Surgery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
343-6820798-RB-SK
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St.Helier hospital
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£51,883 - £58,544 pa Inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Senior Sister/ODP Band 7

NHS AfC: Band 7

 
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
 

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 scrub practitioner or ODP to join our elective surgical team.
 
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. 
 
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. 

Main duties of the job

 You will be leading the team, working closely with management and other healthcare professionals, as well as supervising, supporting and developing junior staff, encouraging the delivery of high-quality care and experiences to patients.
We're looking for an experienced Theatre Practitioner to be part of the senior team leading Registered Theatre Practitioners and Support Workers and you will also work closely with surgical teams to deliver high quality patient care. You should demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised, work well under pressure and be experienced in change management. You will be expected to work within the person specification of a band 7 healthcare professional.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a more detailed overview of the duties of the role.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached supporting documents Job description and persons specification which contain more information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse/ODP
  • Recognised post registration qualification in relevant specialty
  • Teaching and mentorship qualification
  • ILS
Desirable criteria
  • BSc in a relevant subject or working toward,
  • Leadership qualification

management

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of management experience in relevant specialty
  • Competent and experienced with appraisal process
Desirable criteria
  • Managing difficult situations
  • Evidence of rota planning

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Post registration experience, including at band 6 Grade or equivalent
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Demonstrate experience of change management
Desirable criteria
  • recruitment and selection experience
  • Evidence of budgetary understanding

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication skills
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to organise people and staff to ensure the service within area of responsibi
  • Able to motivate and gain commitment from others
  • Ability to effectively manage resources; people, finance and facilities to maintain and improve services

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardTrust IDNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Marieke Moore-Wieland
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07796358118
Additional information
Theatre Matron
St Helier hospital
A2/B4 Theatre Department 
Queen Mary's Day Surgery Unit
020 8296 2000   Ext.3501
Mobile number: 07796358118
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