Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Theatre Nurse /ODP (Recovery Nurse)

The closing date is 16 January 2026

Job summary

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

Provide skilled assistance to clinicians and other members of the theatre team.To deliver support and care to the required standards as directed within the specific clinical area.Provide a service to all areas of the Trust where specifically related equipment or techniques are used and practiced.Respond positively to unplanned activities outside of normal routines.Plan work in advance to ensure deadlines are met.Maintain 2 of the 3 specialties within the theatre environment and rotate between them.

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

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7672814-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Recovery Staff Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Recovery Staff Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • BLS

Desirable

  • Has nursing degree
  • recovery experience
  • ILS

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified RN with nursing experience

Desirable

  • Theatre
  • Recovery/critical care experience

Team Work

Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding of need for teamwork
  • Shows evidence of teamworking

Desirable

  • Any leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Evidence of ongoing learning/CPD

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake post-reg work
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RGN
  • BLS

Desirable

  • Has nursing degree
  • recovery experience
  • ILS

Experience

Essential

  • Qualified RN with nursing experience

Desirable

  • Theatre
  • Recovery/critical care experience

Team Work

Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding of need for teamwork
  • Shows evidence of teamworking

Desirable

  • Any leadership experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Evidence of ongoing learning/CPD

Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake post-reg work

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:

Matron

Kelly Stanford

kellystanford@nhs.net

01372735735

Details

Date posted

08 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,763 to £43,466 a year pa Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7672814-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG


Supporting documents

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