Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Sister/ODP Scrub Practitioner

The closing date is 07 October 2025

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Job summary

SPECIALIST LEAD THEATRE PRACTITIONER WITH AN INTEREST IN UROLOGY

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 andare looking for a Registered Scrub Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner with demonstrable experience in urology, who is committed to providing consistent gold standard care. 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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-6819840-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting documents Job Description and Person Specification which contain more information about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting documents Job Description and Person Specification which contain more information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ODP
  • Recognised post registration qualification in relevant specialty
  • Teaching and mentorship qualification
  • ILS

Desirable

  • BSc in a relevant subject or working toward
  • Leadership qualification

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of management experience in relevant specialty
  • Competent and experienced with appraisal process

Desirable

  • Managing difficult situations
  • Evidence of rota planning

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Post registration experience, including at band 6 Grade or equivalent
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Demonstrate experience of change management

Desirable

  • recruitment and selection experience
  • Evidence of budgetary understanding

Skills

Essential

  • Effective communication skills
  • Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to organise people and staff to ensure the service within area of responsibility is delivered to required standards and targets
  • Able to motivate and gain commitment from others
  • Ability to effectively manage resources; people, finance and facilities to maintain and improve services
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse/ODP
  • Recognised post registration qualification in relevant specialty
  • Teaching and mentorship qualification
  • ILS

Desirable

  • BSc in a relevant subject or working toward
  • Leadership qualification

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of management experience in relevant specialty
  • Competent and experienced with appraisal process

Desirable

  • Managing difficult situations
  • Evidence of rota planning

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Post registration experience, including at band 6 Grade or equivalent
  • Understanding of clinical governance
  • Demonstrate experience of change management

Desirable

  • recruitment and selection experience
  • Evidence of budgetary understanding

Skills

Essential

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

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Marton - Theatres

Kelly Stanford

kellystanford@nhs.net

07717851111

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-6819840-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


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