Staff Nurse (Plastics Dressing Clinic) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£38,488 - £46,852 per annum incl. HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	3 Dec 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse role working within the Plastics Dressing Clinic at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. We are an energetic friendly team looking for an experienced Burns/Plastics Nurse who is dynamic, supportive and flexible who can demonstrate confident leadership skills.

This is a very busy role seeing high volumes of patients. The post holder must be able to competently deal with complex wound care and be calm and compassionate in their care of patients.

The post holder will need to possess relevant experience that demonstrates their suitability for the role and have a desire to develop their management and leadership skills. Appropriate support will be provided.

Informal visits are encouraged.

• Under the direction of the Outpatients Matron, the post holder is to be responsible for the effective delivery of care given to patients within the designated Outpatients Department.

• The post holder is responsible for the day to day clinical requirements in the designated area.

• To work alongside all members of the Outpatients multi-disciplinary team to ensure the clinics are run safely and effectively.

• To develop patient care and service delivery in conjunction with the OPD Matron.

• To anticipate the care needs of patients and actively manage the patient’s journey by pro-actively participating in the care as part of the multidisciplinary team.

• To assist the Outpatients Matron to deliver the Outpatients strategy.

• To be a visible and supportive presence in the designated areas working clinically no less than 3.5 days out of 5.

• To be a positive change agent and be proactive in the development of the designated Outpatient areas.

• To deliver care in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct & Trust Policies

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Please see attached job description for more information. Informal visits or conversations are also encouraged.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026

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