Senior Staff Nurse | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University College London Hospital
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, WC1N 3BG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Nov 2026

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Summary

Do you want to make a difference? Are you ready for a challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Molly Lane Fox Team as Deputy Ward Sister/ Senior Nurse In Charge

Are you someone who is willing to improve care, encourage excellence and who loves working in large teams?

We are seeking to recruit a highly competent and motivated individual to undertake ward and staff management, team building and clinical leadership.

The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is the United Kingdom’s oldest and largest dedicated neurological and neurosurgical hospital. We are part of University College London Hospitals NHS foundation Trust, and we are linked with the University College London (UCL) Institute of Neurology, City and Southbank University’s. Together we are a major international centre for neuroscience training and research.

Molly Lane Fox ward is a 26 bedded Acute Neurosurgical ward and Brain Tumor Unit. It is a fast paced and dynamic working environment with ample development opportunities. It is an exciting time to be involved with an expanding team and develop services while supporting and working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team The successful applicant must be highly motivated and enthusiastic about teaching all grades of junior staff within the ward.

Closely working with all members of the multi-disciplinary team the successful applicant must be highly motivated and enthusiastic about teaching all grades of junior staff within the ward. The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and demanding work environment. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support, train, develop and educate others, work well autonomously and as a team member in a team. The successful candidate should always practise the Trust values and seek to work alongside nursing colleagues to deliver a high standard of individualised care. Support of the Trust direction on inclusivity and diversity within all areas of the role and service will also be integral to the role.

You must hold a ‘teaching in the clinical setting’ certificate or equivalent and have a qualification and/or experience in a Neuroscience setting or a relevant specialty. ‘Neuroscience’ courses would be highly advantageous. For the right person this is a role but is highly rewarding, whereby you will have the chance to enhance your skills and career with support of the organisation, in a developing area of a high profile and successful NHS trust.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and demanding work environment.

The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support, train, develop and educate others, work well autonomously and as a team member in a team.

The successful candidate should always practise the Trust values and seek to work alongside nursing colleagues to deliver a high standard of individualised care. Support of the Trust direction on inclusivity and diversity within all areas of the role and service will also be integral to the role.

For the right person this is a role but is highly rewarding, whereby you will have the chance to enhance your skills and career with support of the organisation, in a developing area of a high profile and successful NHS trust.

Supporting your Professional Development and career

We recognize that the best nurses require the best education and training.

We are renowned for providing leading professional development and will offer teaching and education around specialist skills in neurosurgery.

We support and encourage proactive nurses and nurses led activities.

We aim to provide the individuals that join our team tailored individual development packages.

Individuals who have an interest in coming to work in this dynamic acute setting, we strongly recommend an informal visit to the unit which is currently located at NHNN Queen Square.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please contact either.

• Sheryl Obligar – Ward Sister Molly Lane Fox on 0203 448 3660/02034483437

• Linda Flynn– Matron for Neurosurgery on 07930610106

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026

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