Job Description

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area

Acute Care

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 7

Contract

Fixed term: 14 months (Post will end 30/04/2027)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Work time is Monday - Friday 07:30 - 17:30 (4 days minimum)

Job ref

343-7572612-RB-SK

Site

Epsom Hospital

Town

Epsom

Salary

53,751 - 60,651 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

29/12/2025 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.

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM OR A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY (Epsom Site)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team within the Epsom Emergency Department and Acute floor. We are a friendly team and always strive
to deliver a compassionate high quality standard of care. Our top priority is the safety of our patients and their best possible care, and being part
of a close-knit, hardworking and supportive team will help you settle in with us.

Main duties of the job

The Band 7 role in SDEC is a rewarding role. You will lead our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team on a daily basis, ensuring the smooth running of
shifts in a challenging and diverse environment. Your clinical leadership and people skills are vital to delivering the responsibilities and
accountabilities outlined in this job description.
No two days are the same in Same Day Emergency Care however, what we can promise to offer is an opportunity to develop and enhance your
skills within a friendly and knowledgeable team.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached for clear description of Job Roles and Responsibilities for this role

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Extensive post-registration experience within the specialty (minimum 5 years) NMC Registered Adult Nurse BSc or evidence of study at level 6 with ability to complete BSc Teaching and assessing course (i.e. Mentorship or equivalent) ILS Safeguarding level 3

Desirable criteria

MSc or evidence of study at level 7 ALS Level 1 or 2 Trauma Management and leadership course #

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive post-registration experience within the specialty (minimum 5 years) Experience of team and shift management Experience in conducting appraisals

Desirable criteria

Experience in service improvement implementation Experience in research Experience in audit #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Demonstrates the application of evidence based practice and knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance Ability to create an environment which facilitates learning Commitment to self-development and development of others

Desirable criteria

Knowledge and understanding of change management theories #

Skills

Essential criteria

Well-developed leadership skills Excellent verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload and workload of others Working with excel Ability to chair and organise meetings Interview 13 South West London Acute Provider Collaborative Ability to work flexibly within an emergency setting. Triage trained Computer literate #

PERSONAL

Essential criteria

Committed to team working, motivated and able to motivate others Enthusiasm for specialty Demonstrates caring and sensitive approach Flexible and adaptable approach, responsive to changing needs Well organised and resourceful

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E:

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Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the

job description

and

person specification

, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.



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References

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Closing date

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Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by

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Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within

four weeks of the closing date

, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.