Staff Nurse - Emergency Department - Epsom Hospital

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Nurse for the Emergency Department at Epsom Hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care in a busy environment. Candidates should have NMC registration and effective communication skills. This permanent position offers a salary ranging from £35,763 to £43,466, depending on experience. The team values flexibility and commitment to patient safety, providing a supportive work atmosphere for its employees.

Qualifications

• Good basic education and experience in the specialty.
• Ability to work flexibly within an Emergency setting.
• Committed to team working, motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver quality and safe care to the local community.
• Join the dynamic team within the Emergency Department.
• Manage Urgent and Unscheduled Care pathways effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent written skills

Willingness to develop own practice

Computer skills

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

Band 5 Epsom ED

About the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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.

Responsibilities

Can you help St Helier Hospital deliver the best quality and safest care to our local community? If you enjoy working in a busy, demanding environment and can work on your own initiative, this may be the job for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team within the Emergency Department at Epsom Hospital. We are a friendly team who thrive on delivering compassionate, high‑quality care. The safety of our patients and the best possible care are our top priorities, and being part of a close‑knit, hardworking and supportive team will help you settle in.

Our Emergency Floor contains assessment areas that enable us to manage the Urgent and Unscheduled Care pathways effectively. It includes the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre.

There are opportunities to rotate into all areas as you progress – widening your skills and knowledge and making a difference to the quality of care, patient safety and experience in a busy, challenging environment.

Person Specification

• Qualifications (Essential)
  • NMC Registration
• Qualifications (Desirable)
  • Completion of a preceptorship programme
• Experience (Essential)
  • Good basic education and experience in the speciality.
• Experience (Desirable)
  • Extensive experience as a Band 5
• Management (Essential)
  • Ability to work flexibly within an Emergency setting
• Management (Desirable)
  • Experience of team or ward management
• Skills (Essential)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written skills
• Skills (Desirable)
  • Willingness to develop own practice
  • Computer skills
• Knowledge (Essential)
  • Application of evidence‑based practice
  • Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Knowledge (Desirable)
  • Understanding of clinical audit and clinical governance
• Personal (Essential)
  • Committed to team working, motivated and enthusiastic. Flexible approach.
  • Well‑organised and resourceful
• Personal (Desirable)
  • Creative and lateral thinker

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust – Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

Employer website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Job Details

Posted: 18 December 2025

Band: 5

Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year (inclusive of HCAS, pro‑rata if part time)

Contract: Permanent (Full‑time or Part‑time)

Reference number: 343-7504627-RB-SK-PG