Staff Nurse in Epsom

Main area Staff Nurse Elective orthopaedics Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal Rotation) Job ref 343-8398229-RB-AT

Site Epsom General Hospital Town Epsom Salary £36,943 - £44,900 pro rata per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 15/12/2026

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

Staff Nurse - Band 5

The post holder will provide high quality nursing care and work towards developing and working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team on the ward. 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 Professional Leadership and Management Function

Ø An Education, Training and Development Function

Ø Research and Evaluation 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

Ø A Professional Leadership and Management Function

Ø An Education, Training and Development Function

Ø Research and Evaluation Function

Person specification

Registered General Nurse

• NMC registration
• Good basic education
• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal & communication skills
• Experience in orthopaedic
• Degree or working towards
• Experience of using databases
• NMC registration
• Degree in Nursing
• Orthopaedic experience
• Knowledge and experience
• Experiences of using databases
• Clinical experience

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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