Job Description

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Band 5

Main area

Paediatric Day Surgery

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time Part time Job share
37.5 hours per week

Job ref

343-7257518-RB-SK

Site

St Helier Hospital

Town

Carshalton

Salary

34,521 - 41,956 inclusive of HCAS per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

11/07/2025 23:59

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.




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Job overview

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Paediatric Day Surgery Staff Nurse

Band 5, Full time 37.5 hours per week, Part-time/job share considered



Paediatric day surgery are looking for a Band 5 staff nurse with either paediatric registration or post-qualification paediatric experience to join our well established ward and recovery staff.



We are a dedicated paediatric department which has its own theatres and recovery area on the same floor as our pre and post-operative ward. Working closely together we ensure the patient and their families experience the best possible, throughout the day surgery pathway.



We currently offer a variety of surgical procedures to our local community for children and young people up to 18 years of age, Monday to Friday.



This opening will suit an enthusiastic and versatile individual who would like the opportunity to develop and extend skills across the whole department including pre and post-operative care.



The applicant must have an interest in day surgery and have good communication skills. You will need to be flexible and able to contribute to the delivery of a high standard family-centred care. We will provide support and encouragement to enable you to develop and achieve your full potential.

Principal Duties

Care of patients undergoing surgical procedures Complete and accurate documentation of care delivered. Autonomous practice to the NMC code of professional practice Commitment to personal professional development

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Main duties of the job

Main Duties

Delivery of patient care to the standards of the NMC, the Trust, and the Operating Department. To monitor and evaluate standards of care in conjunction with senior staff. Age appropriate communication with patients. Effective and professional communication with own team members, clinicians, family members and other carers in a multicultural environment. Able to lead a small team for a limited period of time. Co-ordinates the activities of team members to provide effective and efficient patient care. Achieves co-operative working between own and other Service Management Teams. Shares specialist knowledge with junior members of staff and nursing students, to be prepared and able to accept the role of preceptor / mentor. Takes steps to solve problems identified during patient care, and calls for expert help as necessary. Assists the department in efficient resource utilisation. Maintains confidentiality of patient data at all times. Maintains personal contact with patients, relatives and visitors - being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times. Reports risks to both patients and staff using the appropriate format. Assists in the completion of risk assessments relevant to own area of work. Participates in clinical audits and suggests new ways of working for the improvement of the team. Is personally accountable for attending statutory and mandatory training.

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Working for our organisation

Welcome to the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative integrated care partnerships - Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care.



St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).



With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.



As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George's Hospital and St George's Medical School in south London to deliver high quality education and research.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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


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Person specification

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Clinical Skills

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Essential criteria

Evidence of prioritising patient care Evidence of documentation and communication skills #####

Desirable criteria

Drug and IV Administration competent ####

Qualifications

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Essential criteria

NMC Registration RSCN/RN Child Branch #####

Desirable criteria

Experience in speciality ####

Personal Attributes

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Essential criteria

Evidence of good written and verbal communication #####

Desirable criteria

Evidence of professional attitudes and behaviours ####

Professionalism

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Essential criteria

Evidence of raising and reporting concerns Evidence of up to date clinical training #####

Desirable criteria

Evidence of dealing with difficult situations PILS

Your application

: Please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification and that your supporting statement reflects these, as your application will be assessed and scored against these criteria.

References

: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We

do notaccept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.

Closing date

: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.

DBS

: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.



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Disability Advice Line:

SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our

Confidential Disability Advice Line at:

Telephone: 02082963786

Text: 07501066267

Email: esth.dal@nhs.net.

Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.