Theatre Nurse​/ODP

Job Summary

Band 5. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a theatre nurse/ODP to join our busy operating theatre team.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768‑bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. Epsom serves as the elective site for surgery, which includes ophthalmology, oral surgery, ENT, gynaecology, colorectal, urology, orthopaedic and spinal surgery.

Applicants should be committed to working effectively as part of a multi‑professional team and have excellent communication skills. A comprehensive induction package will be provided by our Practice Development Team.

Previous applicants need not apply

Theatre Nurse/ODP will:

• Provide high‑quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge.
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values and NMC regulations.
• Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, accountability and be aware of the medico‑legal aspects of nursing in line with professional, regulating and local guidance.

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 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 hospital group in 2021, while remaining as two separate Trusts, to facilitate closer collaboration on research, education and training for our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Date posted: 17 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for Change

Band:
Band 5

Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time

Reference number: 343‑7672720‑RB‑SK‑A‑B

Job location:

Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

• RGN Level 1 / RODP
• Basic Life Support Course

• Experience of working in theatre
• Immediate Life Support Course

• Willingness to undertake post‑registration work in speciality
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

• Experience of Audit and Research

• Competent communication skills in English

• Ability to co‑ordinate planned and unplanned activities to achieve short‑term goals
• Ability to manage own time for maximum efficiency in meeting unit goals

• Ability to co‑operate within a team
• Ability to co‑ordinate patient care for a small number of individuals, including a variety of services

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer name:
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address:
Epsom General Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

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