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Job summary

Main area
Adults
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal Rotation)
Job ref
343-7885650-RB-AT
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Epsom
Town
Epsom
Salary
£36,943 - £44,900 pro rata per annum inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

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

The postholder will provide high quality nursing care and work towards developing and working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team. The expectations within this job description will be met through Leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.

Main duties of the job

Ø  A Practice Function

Ø  A Professional Leadership and Management Function

Ø  An Education, Training and Development Function

Ø  Research and Evaluation Function

Ø  Human Resources Function

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will provide high quality nursing care and work towards developing and working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team. The expectations within this job description will be met through Leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.

Person specification

Registered nurse with NMC

Essential criteria
  • Qualified
Desirable criteria
  • Degree or working towards

Good basic education

Essential criteria
  • Experience in orthopedics'
Desirable criteria
  • placement during training Trauma or Elective

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Professional issues
  • Understanding of audits
  • Clinical Governance
  • NICE, GIRFT and Research
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and Exposure to clinical audit

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of using databases

Maturity

Essential criteria
  • Self awareness
  • Team working
Desirable criteria
  • Creative and lateral thinker

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.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Asha Ramful
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01372735857
Additional information

Informal visit contact matron on 07741078866 monday - friday 0900-1500