Senior Theatre Nurse​/ODP-Paeds Obs & Gynae Theatres

Senior Theatre Nurse/ODP-Paeds Obs & Gynae Theatres Band 6

Main area Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology Theatres Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job  
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Site St. George's Hospital Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 04/08/2026 23:59

• To support and deputise for the Theatre Team Leader to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staff and other resources.
• To carry out the day-to-day management and co-ordination of Paeds Obs & Gynae theatre services. To take charge of the unit on a regular basis and manage a cohort of staff in the department with minimal supervision.
• To lead in enabling education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and/or providing specialist knowledge in perioperative practice within paeds, obstetrics and gynae services.

• We are looking for enthusiastic theatre nurse/ODP who are interested in gaining further leadership and management skills as a Band 6 Senior Theatre Staff Nurse in Paeds, Obs&Gynae theatres.
• Successful post holder will already possess excellent communication skills and enjoy working in paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology surgical specialities, both in elective and emergency services.
• You will need to be RN or Registered ODP with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in scrub at band 5/6 level in paeds, obs and gynae theatres.
• The successful applicant will be expected to support their Band 7 Team Leader through effective leadership and management of the team and the ability to prioritise and organise the day to day running of theatres.
• A positive approach which focuses on supporting and motivating others is essential as well as ability to challenge poor practices and behaviours.
• This position will require someone that is confident in their knowledge and delivery of excellence in every aspect of patient care and day to day leadership.
• They will be visible and assertive role-model for staff, patients and relatives and able demonstrate commitment to delivering a safe, high quality current evidence based practice.
• We will support your development every step of the way and make sure that you are armed with the skills you need to meet every challenge you will face by providing you with the highest standards of training and support on the job.

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.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document which contains more and the person specification for this role.

• Registered Nurse (general) or Operating Department Practitioner
• Relevant post-registration experience in theatres (at least 1 years in Paeds, Obsteric and Gynae) theatres
• Demonstrate an awareness of professional and clinical responsibilities
• Advanced studies leading to BSc or evidence of further professional development
• Mentorship module, or Practice Supervisor (PS) and Practice Assessor (PA) qualifications
• Demonstrable evidence and experience as Practice Assessor (PA)
• Leadership/Management course

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to individual needs
• Demonstrate an ability to effectively prioritise and…