Job summary

Band 7 Midwife - Labour Ward Coordinator

In this role you will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical and leadership skills. You will work closely with the Inpatient Matron and the existing Band 7 midwives, to ensure that the Maternity Unit is operationally safe, effective and well led. You will have an exceptional clinical knowledge base and a passion for promoting normality, even in a high risk environment.

You will take charge of coordinating the labour ward and take responsibility for effective patient flow around the maternity unit. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver the very best care for the women booked with us.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible to the Clinical Matron of the area and Head of Midwifery, and will support the professional direction and leadership of midwifery staff within the Maternity Unit and Community.

A prime responsibility of the post holder will be to maintain a safe clinical environment for women and their families whilst supporting their birthing options. You will also act in a manner that upholds the Trust values and

The post holder will be professional, kind and supportive, they will be a role model for junior midwives and student midwives. They will conduct audit, datix investigations and quality improvement to ensure that we are maintaining the highest of standards

About us

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. 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

Job summary

This is a defining moment for St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh). With over 18,000 colleagues and plans for merger and greater integration, we are seeking an exceptional Group Chief People Officer to shape our next chapter.

Our ambitious five-year plan (2026/27-2030/31) will transform how we deliver care and achieve long-term sustainability. People, culture and leadership will be central to its success.

About You

You will have a strong track record in transformation, cultural change and workforce modernisation, connecting People strategy to quality, performance and sustainability.

Experience of merger, integration, organisational redesign or operating model change is desirable. NHS or healthcare experience is valuable, alongside experience in other complex, regulated environments.

You will be an authentic, compassionate and visible leader who combines strategic ambition with delivery, builds consensus, challenges constructively and fosters trust, inclusion and accountability.

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and encourage candidates who may not meet every criterion to apply. Flexible working can be discussed.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Group Chief Executive, Matthew Shaw, and operating as a key member of the Executive Team, the Group Chief People Officer will provide strategic leadership for people, culture, organisational development, and workforce transformation across gesh.

This is much more than a traditional People leadership role.

You will be a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Team and one of the principal architects of our future organisation. You will help us create a single organisational identity, strengthen leadership at every level, and develop the workforce and culture required to support transformation on a significant scale.

You will lead the development and delivery of a progressive People and Culture Strategy, ensuring our workforce plans are aligned to the Group's ambitions for quality, productivity, operational performance, and financial sustainability.

At the same time, you will ensure that our People function provides excellent day-to-day services. We want modern, efficient, digitally enabled and data-driven People services that support our managers and colleagues, reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, and enable our clinical and operational teams to focus on delivering outstanding care.

About us

We care for more than half a million people across South West London and Surrey, providing acute hospital services alongside a growing range of community and integrated care services. Every day, our colleagues deliver care that's safe, compassionate and centred on the needs of the people and communities we serve.

Our organisation is built on partnership. We work closely with local authorities, primary care, community providers and mental health services because we know that improving health doesn't begin and end at the hospital door.

As part of the St George's, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group, we're also strengthening the way we work across our hospitals, sharing expertise, developing services together and creating new opportunities to improve care for patients across South West London.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting covering letter outlining your motivation for applying, how your experience meets the requirements of the role and what you would bring to gesh. Applications should be sent to: [email protected]

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Adrian Watts at MLC Partners | 07816 290865 |[email protected]

Pete Marshall at MLC Partners | 07930 153672 | [email protected]

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 gynecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospitaland 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 Careand Surrey Downs Health and Care.

Main duties of the job

Can you help St Helier Hospital to deliver the best quality and safest care to our local community? If you enjoy working in a busy demanding environment and are able to work on your own initiative, then this may be the job for you. Whether you are newly qualified or you have been in nursing for years or even thinking of coming back to Nursing , a move to us here in South West London will provide opportunities to either learn on the job or develop your skills further.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team within the Emergency Department at Epsom Hospital. We are a friendly team and always thrive 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.

Our Emergency Floor houses a combination of assessment areas that will enable us to manage our Urgent and Unscheduled Care pathways effectively. It consists of the Emergency Department, Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Urgent Treatment Centre.

There will be opportunities to rotate into all areas as you progress - to widen your skills and knowledge and also make a difference to the quality of care, patient safety and experience in a busy and challenging environment. You will be part of an upbeat dynamic team bringing energy and a strong focus on multidisciplinary teamwork in supporting our patients.

About us

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unitand 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.

Job summary

Band 5 Theatres, Scrub Nurses & ODPs - 1-Year Fixed-Term Maternity Cover

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Band 5 Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to join our Theatre teams at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals on a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Theatre teams, gain valuable experience and contribute to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

If you are interested, we would love to meet you!

Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated Good by the CQC, and we welcome applications from individuals who are committed to being part of our team and helping us maintain and build on these standards.

Interested? Please apply now!

Main duties of the job

Provide skilled and effective assistance to clinicians and other members of the theatre team, contributing to the delivery of safe and high-quality patient care.

• Deliver support and care to the required professional and service standards, as directed by the clinical team. Provide support across relevant areas of the Trust where specialised equipment, procedures or techniques are required. Respond positively and effectively to planned and unplanned activities, including emergency situations, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism. Plan and organise work effectively in advance to ensure that operational requirements and deadlines are met. Maintain competency in two of the three designated theatre specialties and rotate between them to support service requirements, flexibility and staff development.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surreyand NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-8248507-RB-SK

Job locations

st.Helier hospital

wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting documents, Job Description and Person Specification which contains more information about the role

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting documents, Job Description and Person Specification which contains more information about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 / RODP
• Anesthetic Qualification
• Basic Life Support Course

Desirable

• Immediate Life Support Course

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Recent experience in Scrub
• Willingness to undertake post registration work in specialty
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Experience of Audit and Research

Communication

Essential

• Competent communication skills in English
• Ability to effectively deliver sensitive / complex information to a variety of listeners

Planning and Organizing

Essential

• Ability to co-ordinate planned and unplanned activities to achieve short term goals.
• Ability to manage own time for maximum efficiency in meeting unit goals

Leadership

Essential

• Ability to co-operate within a team
• Ability to co-ordinate patient care for a small number of individuals, including a variety of services

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Level 1 / RODP Anesthetic Qualification Basic Life Support Course Desirable Immediate Life Support Course Knowledge and Skills Essential Recent experience in Scrub Willingness to undertake post registration work in specialty Understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Experience of Audit and Research Communication Essential Competent communication skills in English Ability to effectively deliver sensitive / complex information to a variety of listeners Planning and Organizing Essential Ability to co-ordinate planned and unplanned activities to achieve short term goals. Ability to manage own time for maximum efficiency in meeting unit goals Leadership Essential Ability to co-operate within a team Ability to co-ordinate patient care for a small number of individuals, including a variety of services

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

st.Helier hospital

wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

st.Helier hospital

wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a part time role to improve access to heart failure services for Epsom and St Helier. We ideally would like somebody with heart failure experience that is keen to improve the access to specialised care in hospital and assisting in the transition to the community.

Main duties of the job

We are an expanding cardiology team and we are looking for an experienced heart failure specialist or cardiology nurse who wants to help shape the care we deliver.

Working closely with the lead Heart Failure specialist nurse, the Cardiology Matron and the lead Heart Failure Consultant, you will run and develop thediagnostic and treatment pathways for heart failure patients promoting high quality care across the care continuum from tertiary to primarycare, engaging with healthcare professionals across the network.

The post holder will also be required to support clinical staff in heart failure management plans; make appropriate onward referrals for follow up care; be involved in optimisation of medical therapy; provide education and support to patients, relatives and carers in both inpatient and outpatient settings with the aim being to reduce symptoms, prevent unnecessary admissions/readmission and maximise patients' quality of life. The role involves working closely with the community heart failure teams and the collection of data for local and national audits. You will have a keen interest in education, research, training and development.

If you think this is the role for you please contact Sharon Smart [email protected]

About us

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.

Job summary

The TB Nurse Specialist role is a highly specialised clinical post within the TB service at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, covering Merton, Sutton, Epsom, Ewell and Leatherhead. The post holder is responsible for delivering a high-quality, accessible and responsive tuberculosis nursing service aimed at reducing the impact of TB across the population.

The role involves providing expert, individualised care, treatment and support to patients with TB and their families/carers, working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless and timely care in line with local and national standards.

The post holder plays a key role in promoting excellence in nursing practice through advanced clinical expertise, education, consultancy, and acting as a specialist resource and role model. The role also contributes to research, audit, and quality assurance initiatives to continuously improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

Whilst an experienced registered nurse is preferred, applications from registered nurses with less experience are encouraged, as this post may be offered as a developmental opportunity with appropriate clinical support, and training.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a high-quality, accessible and responsive Tuberculosis (TB) nursing service across Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust and the surrounding community, supporting the prevention and control of TB.
• Provide expert, individualised assessment, care, treatment and support for patients with active TB, latent TB and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection, as well as their families and carers.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver seamless, coordinated and timely care in line with local and national guidelines and targets.
• Promote excellence in nursing practice through advanced clinical expertise, education, consultancy and by acting as a specialist resource and role model.
• Participate in service development, audit, quality improvement and research activities to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care.

About us

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-8120645-RB-SK

Job locations

St.Helier

Wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached supporting document for further information about the TB Nurse Specialist role at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached supporting document for further information about the TB Nurse Specialist role at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level/NMC Registered Nurse
• Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Knowledge of TB services, current initiatives and developments

Desirable

• Independent nurse prescriber or willingness to work towards
• Master's level study or willingness to undertake
• Sound knowledge of TB case management and national TB guidelines

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with vulnerable groups (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, immigration issues)
• Leadership and ability to act as a role model
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Awareness of key challenges in TB control in the UK
• Experience in developing clinical standards, protocols and guidelines
• Experience in recruitment and staff management
• Skills in service redesign and service improvement
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car

Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level/NMC Registered Nurse Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven experience Evidence of continued professional development. Knowledge of TB services, current initiatives and developments Desirable Independent nurse prescriber or willingness to work towards Master's level study or willingness to undertake Sound knowledge of TB case management and national TB guidelines Experience Essential Experience working in a multidisciplinary team Experience working with vulnerable groups (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, immigration issues) Leadership and ability to act as a role model Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to organise, prioritise workload and work under pressure Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service Ability to work independently and as part of a team Desirable Awareness of key challenges in TB control in the UK Experience in developing clinical standards, protocols and guidelines Experience in recruitment and staff management Skills in service redesign and service improvement Full UK driving licence with access to a car

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St.Helier

Wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St.Helier

Wrythe lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Critical Care Outreach Practitioner CNS, Band 7 Permanent 37.5 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse with significant critical care and clinical leadership experience to join our Critical Care Outreach team (CCOT) as we expand our service to provide 24/7 cross site cover.

The successful applicant will join a supportive and dynamic team, leading on delivering high standards of care to acutely unwell patients across our site. CCOT teams are a nurse led service supported by the critical care consultant team. You will have the opportunity to work both as a team and independently, identifying patients at risk of clinical deterioration or that are deteriorating have their needs prioritised with appropriate assessment, intervention and on-ongoing management. Teaching and delivering education to ward teams is an essential part of the role together with leading on deteriorating patient quality improvement work across site.

We will provide learning opportunities to develop clinical skills within the CNS role.

Main duties of the job

• Collaboratively work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team to providing safe and effective care in ward areas.
• Recognise and respond to acutely ill and deteriorating patients ensuring timely interventions by the most appropriate member of the healthcare team particularly out of hours.
• Respond to clinical emergencies as they arise.
• Teach and assess clinical skills in practice as the opportunity arises.
• Act as a professional role model for acute care.
• Audit patient outcomes and service delivery and work collaboratively with other key personnel to introduce change for service improvement

The successful applicant will join a supportive and dynamic team, leading on delivering high standards of care to acutely unwell patients across our site. Our Hospital at Night and CCOT teams are a nurse led service supported by the consultant team. You will have the opportunity to work both as a team and independently, identifying patients at risk of clinical deterioration or that are deteriorating have their needs prioritised with appropriate assessment, intervention and on-ongoing management. Teaching and delivering education to ward teams is an essential part of the role together with deteriorating patient quality improvement work across site.

About us

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.

Job summary

This is a full time role based at SGH but with cross site working at Epsom and St Helier as required

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for an MCA & Safeguarding Practitioner in the Safeguarding Adults team for gesh (St George's, Epsom & St Helier Hospitals Health Group) based between St Helier and Epsom General Hospital.
• We are looking for a qualified clinician (Nurse - RMN, RGN, RCN or RNLD, or OT) who has at least 2 years post qualifying in a clinical role with an interest in the MCA and Safeguarding.
• You will be patient focused with a passion for ensuring that our patients voices are heard and participation in all decision making is maximised.
• An understanding of the principles of Safeguarding Adults and the ability to work across agencies will be helpful, as will MCA literacy.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Safeguarding & MCA team in providing support to clinical areas.
• Work with multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in supporting individuals with decision making, through helping facilitate best interests meetings and case discussions.
• Following appropriate development to act as a resource and provide advice on the use and application of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), in particular use of least restrictive practices
• Following appropriate development to act as an authorising manager for urgent DoLS
• Undertake tasks concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the team, working with the wider Adult Safeguarding team.
• Acting as the liaison with legal services over MCA/DoLS issues
• Provide and receive highly sensitive information (in accordance with the Data Protection Act and Caldecott guidance) maintaining confidentiality as appropriate
• Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive or contentious information where there are barriers to understanding, for example interpretation of deprivation of liberty safeguards

About us

After many years of collaboration and creating closer working ties, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust formed a hospital group and appointed a Group Chief Executive in August 2021 (following the appointment of a Chairman in Common in 2019) and a single executive team in January 2022.

Working as a hospital group under one executive leadership team allows for more joined up decision making for local people, a larger and more resilient clinical workforce, reduced variation in care and access to a wider range of services for our patients.

The Group Chief Nurse (GCNO) and Group Chief Medical Officer (CMO) are the Executive Directors jointly accountable to the Trust Boards for the delivery of the quality and safety agenda, including patient experience.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-8251498-GO-ND

Job locations

St Georges Hospital - but will provide cross site cover for Epsom and St Helier hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of this post. Informal discussions are encouraged.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of this post. Informal discussions are encouraged.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Follow procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate ability to carry out risk assessments in practice
• Organisation of self and workload
• Strong communication with patients

Experience

Essential

• 2 years post registration
• Understanding of the post
• Experience of interagency working

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience of working with MCA/DoLs

Qualifications

Essential

• Current registration (RN - any; OT; S< Social Worker)

Desirable

• Safeguarding specific role
• Mental health qualification
• Competency based teaching qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the MCA
• Understanding of safeguarding principles
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment

Person Specification Skills Essential Follow procedures and protocols Demonstrate ability to carry out risk assessments in practice Organisation of self and workload Strong communication with patients Experience Essential 2 years post registration Understanding of the post Experience of interagency working Desirable Demonstrated experience of working with MCA/DoLs Qualifications Essential Current registration (RN - any; OT; S< Social Worker) Desirable Safeguarding specific role Mental health qualification Competency based teaching qualification Knowledge Essential Understanding of the MCA Understanding of safeguarding principles Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital - but will provide cross site cover for Epsom and St Helier hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Hospital - but will provide cross site cover for Epsom and St Helier hospitals

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Surrey Downs Health & Care Dorking Hospital is a rehabilitation community hospital, we aim to promote health, maximise independence and quality of life. All patients are treated with dignity, respect, involved in decisions at all stages of their treatment and care and the team strives to achieve what matters most to the patients. We are looking for dynamic, passionate and motivated nurse willing to continue to expand and develop their own skills and knowledge The team work Shift patterns (long days 7:30am-8pm and night shifts 7:30pm-8am)

Main duties of the job

To work within the team, contributing to team management and the development of innovative practice. To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of holistic care packages.

About us

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

• The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
• Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Surrey County Council

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.

It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.

In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.

Job summary

The Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide specialist nursing care, assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support to children and young people with asthma and other respiratory conditions across acute and community settings. The post holder will manage a specialist caseload, deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory assessments including FeNO and spirometry, and provide expert advice to children, families and healthcare professionals.

The role will work closely with paediatric respiratory consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support safe discharge and transition to adult services, and promote evidence-based asthma and respiratory management. The post holder will also contribute to staff education, clinical audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, providing assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support.
• Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary asthma/respiratory clinics and undertake specialist assessments, including FeNO, spirometry and skin prick testing.
• Provide specialist respiratory nursing advice and education to children, young people, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Support medicines optimisation and prescribe independently where appropriate, in accordance with service requirements.
• Coordinate care across acute, community and primary care settings, including complex discharge planning and transition to adult services.
• Provide education, clinical supervision and mentoring to nursing colleagues and act as a specialist respiratory resource across the Trust.
• Lead and contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to the development and review of local asthma and respiratory guidelines and pathways.

About us

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

343-8265545-RB-AT

Job locations

Cross Site Working

Dorking Rd

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, including assessment, treatment, education and management of a specialist caseload. Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory investigations such as FeNO and spirometry, and support safe discharge and transition to adult services.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and primary/community care services, provide specialist education and clinical support to staff, and contribute to audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards.

The full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description document.

Job description Job responsibilities Provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, including assessment, treatment, education and management of a specialist caseload. Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory investigations such as FeNO and spirometry, and support safe discharge and transition to adult services. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and primary/community care services, provide specialist education and clinical support to staff, and contribute to audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards. The full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description document.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential

• RSCN/RN child with significant experience
• Mentorship/teaching qualification

Desirable

• Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Master's degree or working towards one in a health related subject
• Advanced Physical Assessment module

Experience

Essential

• Asthma course or extensive respiratory experience
• Significant paediatric experience
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the asthma/ respiratory nurse specialist
• Sound working knowledge of current issues and legislation pertaining to specialist area of practice
• Broad paediatric nursing experience in a variety of settings

Desirable

• Experience of management (patient caseload or staff team)
• Experience of working in a community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Family dynamics and the implications on the family of a child with chronic illness
• Good working knowledge of child safeguarding practices nationally and locally
• Knowledge of national guidelines and policies pertaining to children
• Knowledge pertaining to informed consent relating to children
• Awareness of current research and its effect on quality patient care

Desirable

• Knowledge of local targets plans and guidelines for children

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
• Able to act as a professional role model.
• Proven teaching ability
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to communicate, with empathy age appropriate clinically sensitive information
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
• To be competent in the administration of IV therapy via a variety of access routes
• Computer Literate in a variety of software packages
• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: oYou have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role oYou are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, oPatient facing roles -be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences oAble to provide a customer focussed service

Desirable

• Highly developed skills and expertise in area of specialty
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective manner

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
• Car Driver with full driving licence

Person Specification Qualifications and Further Training Essential RSCN/RN child with significant experience Mentorship/teaching qualification Desirable Nurse Prescriber (V300) Master's degree or working towards one in a health related subject Advanced Physical Assessment module Experience Essential Asthma course or extensive respiratory experience Significant paediatric experience Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the asthma/ respiratory nurse specialist Sound working knowledge of current issues and legislation pertaining to specialist area of practice Broad paediatric nursing experience in a variety of settings Desirable Experience of management (patient caseload or staff team) Experience of working in a community setting Knowledge Essential Family dynamics and the implications on the family of a child with chronic illness Good working knowledge of child safeguarding practices nationally and locally Knowledge of national guidelines and policies pertaining to children Knowledge pertaining to informed consent relating to children Awareness of current research and its effect on quality patient care Desirable Knowledge of local targets plans and guidelines for children Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner Able to act as a professional role model. Proven teaching ability Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions Good organisational and time management skills Able to communicate, with empathy age appropriate clinically sensitive information Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization To be competent in the administration of IV therapy via a variety of access routes Computer Literate in a variety of software packages Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: oYou have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role oYou are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, oPatient facing roles -be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences oAble to provide a customer focussed service Desirable Highly developed skills and expertise in area of specialty Presentation and facilitation skills Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective manner Other requirements Essential Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect Ability to travel between Trust sites Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust Car Driver with full driving licence

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site Working

Dorking Rd

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site Working

Dorking Rd

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)