Staff Nurse

Main area Orthopaedics. Grade Band
5. Contract Permanent:
Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London). Hours 37.5 per week. Job  
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Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. Site SWLEOC, Epsom. Salary £35,763 - £43,466 pro rata per annum inc HCAS (outer London). Salary period Yearly. Closing 11/02/2026 23:59.

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated or exemption during the recruitment process. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

The post holder 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.

Duties of the post

• Ø A Professional Leadership and Management Function
• Ø An Education, Training and Development Function
• Ø Research and Evaluation Function

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, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital (including the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, the two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021 to enhance collaboration on research, development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Duties of the post

The Qualified Nurses post is characterized by five principal role functions:

• A Professional Leadership and Management Function
• An Education, Training and Development Function
• Research and Evaluation Function

See attached Document

• NMC Registered
• Interest and Experience in orthopaedics

• Experience of using databases

Our mission: to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the city or the countryside, both are within easy reach.

Please note that this position may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply, submit your application as soon as possible. We contact all applicants via email and not by post. You can access your recruitment system account on our website:
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For new entrants into the NHS, pay under Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised. If you apply and do not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for interview.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a workplace where all staff can reach their full potential.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

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.

Candidates are welcome to arrange an informal visit to learn more about the role and our workplace. Please contact the Matron on .