Staff Nurse B5

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Surrey County Hospital is seeking highly motivated Registered Nurses for its Operating Theatres. The successful candidates will provide exceptional patient care, collaborate with a dynamic team, and have access to comprehensive training and support. This permanent position offers a competitive salary in a supportive environment known for its excellence in surgery.

Benefits

Support through occupational health services

Staff gym

Cycle to work scheme

Social club

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN).
• Operating theatre experience is essential.
• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Assist in managing and organizing the nursing service.
• Work effectively within the Theatres/Recovery/Anaesthetic team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

RGN

Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary

The Royal Surrey County Hospital Main Operating Theatres Department currently has opportunities for Registered Nurses to join our caring and dynamic scrub team.

Our ideal candidates will be highly motivated, pro-active team players. Excellent communication skills and a flexible approach are essential. Experience and professional development relevant to this post will be an advantage but is not essential as comprehensive Trust and local induction/training is available.

As leaders in Major Laparoscopic Surgery with the Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit - an internationally recognised centre of excellence created for the teaching of innovative laparoscopic surgical techniques - just some of the many reasons to join our amazing team.

Specialties here include: Major open surgery, laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery in Colorectal, Urology, Gynae Oncology, Hepatobiliary, and Upper GI.Breast Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics, Major Head and Neck and ENT including oncology, Trauma & Orthopaedics and CEPOD.

We are the Regional referral centre for Upper GI work, including emergency Oesophagogastric cases. As well as this, the Trust offers a wide range of staff benefits including support through occupational health services, a staff gym, a cycle to work scheme and a social club.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care reflecting individual competencies and education.

To ensure that care is evidence based and patient centred.

To assist senior staff in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical area.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF18556

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

JOB SUMMARY

To work effectively as part of the Theatres/Recovery/Anaesthetic team.

To provide high quality, research based nursing care that is patient focused.

To take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines and patients.

To adhere to all theatre policies as detailed in the Theatre Policy manual.

To support the Theatre Operations Manager in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff supplies and services.

Our recent CQC inspection found us to be providing services that were safe, effective, responsive caring and well-led. The Trust is based in Guildford the historic county town of Surrey and has a range of attractions and cosmopolitan town centre shopping. The town also has easy access to London and its main airports by road or train.

If you would like more information regarding this exciting opportunity or would like to make an informal visit please contact Kristy Juinio, Theatre Team Lead on 01483 571122 ext. 4335

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

JOB SUMMARY

To work effectively as part of the Theatres/Recovery/Anaesthetic team.

To provide high quality, research based nursing care that is patient focused.

To take an active role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines and patients.

To adhere to all theatre policies as detailed in the Theatre Policy manual.

To support the Theatre Operations Manager in the establishment of a good working atmosphere and in making the most effective/efficient use of staff supplies and services.

Our recent CQC inspection found us to be providing services that were safe, effective, responsive caring and well-led. The Trust is based in Guildford the historic county town of Surrey and has a range of attractions and cosmopolitan town centre shopping. The town also has easy access to London and its main airports by road or train.

If you would like more information regarding this exciting opportunity or would like to make an informal visit please contact Kristy Juinio, Theatre Team Lead on 01483 571122 ext. 4335

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN
• Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience

Knowledge Essential

• Operating Theatre experience
• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge

Desirable

• Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
• Consolidation of Nurse Training
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues, such as complaints handling, clinical risk management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RGN
• Degree/Diploma or evidence of equivalent experience

Knowledge Essential

• Operating Theatre experience
• Demonstrates professional awareness and knowledge

Desirable

• Understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
• Consolidation of Nurse Training
• Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues, such as complaints handling, clinical risk management

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

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)