University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust - Barrow in Furness

PermanentFull time

You will be working as part of the Stroke Therapy Team. The team is made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speech and language therapists, Assistant practitioners and a Team administrator, all of whom are dedicated and passionate to provide outstanding care to stroke survivors. The successful applicant will also be passionate about Stroke and have experience working in health and social care, experience working with patients and skills and behaviours suitable for the post. The role when working across both acute and community pathways, is to support the assessment and treatment of stroke survivors, to assist with discharge planning, family/carer communication, attending daily/weekly MDTs, providing goal-led rehabilitation and liaison with the wider MDT. You will be a motivated individual, keen to implement change and empower staff to be the best they can be. Our Furness Stroke Therapy Team currently provides a rotation between acute inpatient Stroke and community Stroke rehabilitation – allowing staff to be a part of the whole process from admission to discharge and ongoing rehabilitation in the community. The Furness team covers an extensive area including Furness, Millom and South Lakes. The service is currently under development and will include Saturday and eventually Sunday working. You will require access to a car. The stroke team are supportive and committed to provide a friendly and flexible attitude which is patient focused and dedicated to quality care. Our aim is to ensure all our patients have access to appropriate treatment in the right location at the right time. Our approach to stroke services will require a degree of flexibility as well as creative thinking to establish and form new pathways of care. You will be providing care across the pathway within the acute (ward) and community settings (patients home/other settings/clinics). We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. The post holder will work as a member of the ICST to provide assessment and rehabilitation as a part of the wider multi-disciplinary service. Provide assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs, mainly within their own homes but also in a variety of settings under the supervision of a registered practitioner. Please see job description and person specification attached You will either already have an Assistant Practitioner Qualification for this role or be expected to work towards this via UCLAN via an apprenticeship. If you need to work towards this you will be positioned at band 3 until the completion of your qualification. This advert closes on Monday 10 Aug 2026

University College London Hospital - London

PermanentFull time

The Autonomic Unit (a leading nationally and internationally recognised centre dealing with a wide variety of autonomic disorders with a strong academic link with the Institute of Neurology) requires a clinical autonomic scientist/practitioner or trainee to work alongside our existing clinical autonomic scientists/practitioners. The Autonomic Unit provides an integrated investigational, diagnostic and therapeutic management service for people with a variety of autonomic nervous system disorders. You will be part of the healthcare science team performing comprehensive specialist physiological investigations on patients with neurological and other medical disorders to inform diagnosis and therapy. The autonomic nervous system controls blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, sexual function, and the motility of the intestine and the urinary bladder. Autonomic disorders can arise alone, as a single medical condition, or in combination with many other diseases such as parkinsonism and diabetes. Core duties relate to physiological diagnostic testing with the production of factual and clinical reports. You will be capable of self-directed learning. Phlebotomy skills and experience of specialist autonomic testing are desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will be a caring person who enjoys interacting directly with the general public. Undertake comprehensive specialist physiological testing and factual reporting of a range of autonomic functions in patients with neurological and other medical disorders using the wide range of medical technology within the area. This will include venepuncture/cannulation as part of the test procedures and the collection and processing of blood samples for specialist plasma biochemical assessment. Provide and receive confidential, clinical, complex, contentious and sensitive information requiring reassurance, verbal and non-verbal communication skills and empathy: Consent patients for their investigations and encourage compliance with investigation protocols; extract relevant clinical information from correspondence, clinical case notes, patients and carers, explain clearly the investigations to be performed, their purpose and possible outcomes. Patients and carers may be anxious, confused or have limited English. You may need to work through an interpreter. Write clear factual summaries in medical case notes of the complex information obtained during clinical investigations. Prepare clear, detailed factual reports of investigations and present this information in writing for the medical records, local and external and orally at Consultants’ ward rounds, to departmental colleagues and a wide range of clinical staff. Reports must be produced in a timely manner. 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 Autonomic Unit is a leading nationally and internationally recognised centre dealing with a wide variety of autonomic disorders with a strong academic link with the Institute of Neurology). The Autonomic Unit provides an integrated investigational, diagnostic and therapeutic management service for people with a variety of autonomic nervous system disorders. Clinical autonomic scientists/practitioners are part of the healthcare science team performing comprehensive specialist physiological investigations on patients with neurological and other medical disorders to inform diagnosis and therapy. They work alongside consultants, nurses, administrators and researchers. 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 Sunday 16 Aug 2026

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford

PermanentFull time

Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.We are seeking experienced Care Workers who are enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us to provide the best care at all times. To be eligible for this role, an OUH Care Certificate or equivalent must have been completed prior to starting and some experience of working in Social/Health Care. We are happy to consider part-time/full-time applicants,. We do not offer term time only contracts at present. This role is based on the Delivery Suite, in the Womens Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital. Please note: This role is mainly Monday - Friday with the occasional weekend or Bank Holiday shift (which includes enhancements as per AfC). Shifts are generally 12.5 hours from 0730-2000. This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship. As a member of the maternity elective caesarean team you will support and closely work with the elective caesarean midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. Toworkaspartofthewider teamindevelopingandmaintainingservicesprovidedtowomenandcontributetothesafe,efficientandsmooth running of the ward/clinical area. Tomaintainthe dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right toconfidentiality. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do. Here in Oxfordshire, we offer women and healthcare professionals a unique set up of our Maternity Services where around 7200 babies are born annually.Wetruly believethat supporting our staff to feel happy and well-supported within their work environment, will ensure the best quality of care for the birthing people who access our services.For those working with us, we have a named Maternity Psychologist 3 days a week to support all staff, as well asaever-expanding team ofProfessional Midwifery Advocatesto provide pastoralsupport. For those wishing to develop their careers and skills, we have a core Practice Development Team who can guide staff with their career options and development opportunities. We strive to ensure every member of our team feels valued and to have the confidence to speak up and be heard. To undertake the following duties. Please note: this list is not exhaustive. Please see the detailed job description for more information. • To assist women with their personal care needs, maintaining privacy and dignity • Prepare the environment for clinical activities, supporting women and their families and making ready specific equipment as necessary. • To assess and monitor the woman’s skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition. • Recognise when a woman’s condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners in accordance with Trust policy. • Provide evidence-based advice and support in relation to Infant Feeding and with support from the midwife be able to put a feeding plan in place if necessary. To also support the woman with her feeding choice in a theatre setting. • To support the women, should she wish, to undertake skin to skin in theatre. • To help get women ready for theatre including gown and TEDS • To support getting partner ready for theatre • This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Isleworth

PermanentFull time

Junior Charge Nurse Dermatology Outpatients, Band 6 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Junior Charge Nurse/Sister to join our dynamic and friendly team in a well- established department. To meet the ongoing demand on the service, this outpatients unit is open 7 days. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual who has significant experience in Dermatology and would like to progress professionally within this specialty. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will deputise for their manager co-ordinating the day to day clinical, managerial and educational requirements in the area, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of specialist care to patients who attend our busy department with a wide range of Dermatological conditions. The post holder will require significant Dermatology experience and be responsible for delivering care in all areas of Dermatology Outpatients such as Day care / Phototherapy, assisting in theatre during minor operations and MOH’s, providing clinical knowledge and expertise to their team, whilst co-ordinating and delivering high quality care. You will act as a role model and support to the rest of the team using your own initiative and problem solving skills. You will need to be flexible and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the service. The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical and managerial staff member, and team leader. They will have significant experience and be responsible for delivering care in all areas of Dermatology Outpatients such as Day care / Phototherapy, assisting in theatre during minor operations, providing clinical knowledge and expertise to their team, whilst co-ordinating and delivering high quality care. They will be a role model and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Clinic Senior Sister or Matron. They will uphold the identified Trust values at all times. In this role as Senior Sister/ Junior Charge Nurse, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, co-ordinating the clinical, managerial and education requirements for the area on a day to day basis. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation 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 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission 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 Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed." If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Clinical Responsibilities • Phototherapy – will possess certificate of course attendance and be signed off as competent. • Complex application of and co-ordination of Dermatological treatments including Day care treatments. • Long term condition management including experience of providing holistic support to individuals living with chronic health care needs. • Wound care and advice including suture removal. • Administering medications including injections. • Maintaining good time management and personal organisation. • Providing cover for colleagues in all clinical areas as required. Leadership and Management • Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice. • Be a shift co-ordinator on a regular basis where appropriate. • Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to all trust Protocols of care • Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of the manager. • Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details. This advert closes on Sunday 9 Aug 2026

Mid Cheshire Hospitals - Crewe

PermanentFull time

A brand-new opportunity to shape the future of Dermatology services. The Division of Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services is delighted to offer an exciting new opportunity for an experienced and innovative Nurse Consultant in Dermatology. This newly created full-time role (37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days) offers the chance to make a lasting impact on patient care, service development, and clinical excellence. As our Nurse Consultant in Dermatology, you will be an expert autonomous practitioner, leading the strategic development of the Dermatology Inflammatory Diseases Service. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the service, drive innovation, and work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care for patients across Mid Cheshire. If you are a forward-thinking clinical leader with a passion for improving outcomes and shaping services, we would love to hear from you. As the clinical leader for Dermatology Inflammatory Diseases, you will play a pivotal role in advancing specialist care across the Trust. You will act as an expert practitioner and professional resource for patients, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues, championing evidence-based practice and delivering exceptional clinical outcomes. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will use your advanced clinical expertise to develop and implement innovative dermatology pathways aligned with national guidance, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and personalised care. This influential role also offers the opportunity to: • Lead the strategic development of the Dermatology Inflammatory Diseases Service. • Drive service improvement, innovation, and quality initiatives. • Contribute as a key member of the Senior Management Team. • Lead on clinical audit, research, and the evaluation of service effectiveness. • Inspire and support colleagues across clinical, nursing, and administrative teams. • Shape the future of dermatology services while delivering outstanding patient experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about leading change, developing services, and making a real difference to the lives of patients. At Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we're proud to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care to the people of Cheshire and beyond. With almost 5,000 colleagues working across Leighton Hospital, Victoria Infirmary, Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre, and our community services through the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), we're committed to providing excellent care while creating an environment where our people can thrive. We're equally passionate about supporting our staff. Nationally recognised for our commitment to staff wellbeing and our innovative 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, we continue to invest in creating a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Our NHS Staff Survey results reflect this commitment, with colleagues consistently recognising the difference they make to our patients every day. Joining Mid Cheshire means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation where you'll have the opportunity to lead, influence, innovate, and develop your career while helping shape the future of specialist dermatology services Please see attached job description and person specification. Please note this is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities. This advert closes on Monday 31 Aug 2026

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust - Margate

PermanentFull time

The chemotherapy clinical research nurse role will be part of the research workforce within the Trust and will support the delivery of high-quality research studies. Our portfolio of oncology and haematology studies is increasing and we are therefore looking for a motivated, skilful and knowledgeable Systemic Anti Canter Therapy (SACT) trained nurse who works well as part of a team.Knowledge of clinical research is favourable but not essential. The postholder will be an autonomous practitioner working within the multidisciplinary team to deliver in-house, national and international clinical trials. Whilst the primary base will be at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother hospital within the Clinical Research Facility (CRF), the post holder will be expected to work alongside the East Kent Cancer Research Centre, based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital which will require hybrid working across all sites. This will require frequent travel between sites. The post holder will provide specialised clinical nursing care, with a specific focus on the delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapies within a clinical trial setting. PLEASE NOTE PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. Responsibilities will include education of patients and colleagues, the coordination of care for patients on clinical trials, collection, processing and shipping of biological samples, trial data collection, the administration of SACT and investigational medicinal products, collection and reporting of clinical trial data, collection and reporting of unexpected side effects. The post holder will have sufficient skills and experience to practice independently and within the wider team, building up a specialised knowledge relating to the conduct of clinical trials, therapies and related diseases. Although the post holder will focus on oncology and haematology studies you would be also be expected to support other trials with patients or healthy volunteers in the CRF. The core working hours are 8-6pm but some evenings, weekend and bank holiday working may be required dependant on the need of the service. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. Please see the attached job description and person specification located under 'supporting statement'. This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Aug 2026

University Hospitals of Leicester - Leicester

ContractFull time

Are you passionate about improving cancer services and delivering real change for patients? Help us transform cancer pathways and improve outcomes for patients across the East Midlands. Every day matters — and so does your contribution. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated improvement leader to join the cancer centre as the Project Manager - Days Matter Performance Improvement Funded through theEast Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA)and hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester, this 12-month fixed-term or secondment opportunity will play a pivotal role in supporting cancer pathway improvement and performance recovery across the Trust. Working closely with operational, clinical and executive leaders, the successful candidate will lead a programme of improvement activity designed to reduce delays, improve patient experience and support delivery of national Cancer Waiting Time standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong programme management, operational performance and service improvement experience to make a significant impact on cancer care. The Days Matter Programme focuses on identifying and addressing delays within cancer pathways to ensure patients receive timely diagnosis and treatment. You will: Lead the delivery of the Trust’s Days Matter Programme. Identify opportunities to improve cancer pathway performance. Work with clinical and operational teams to redesign pathways and remove barriers to timely care. Support achievement of national Cancer Waiting Time standards including Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS), 31-Day and 62-Day targets. You will be expected to work independently, influence senior stakeholders and deliver sustainable improvements that make a tangible difference to patient outcomes. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: Significant experience of operational management, transformation or service improvement within the NHS. Experience of leading complex improvement programmes and delivering measurable outcomes. Knowledge of NHS performance management and governance processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data. Excellent communication, engagement and influencing skills. Experience of working effectively with senior clinicians and managers. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: • high-quality care for all, • being a great place to work, • partnerships for impact, and • research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: • we are compassionate, • we are proud, • we are inclusive, and • we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk This role offers a unique opportunity to: Lead high-profile improvement work that directly benefits patients. Work alongside clinical, operational and executive leaders. Collaborate with colleagues across the East Midlands through the East Midlands Cancer Alliance. Develop your leadership, improvement and programme management skills. Contribute to a nationally important cancer improvement agenda. The successful candidate will join a supportive team committed to innovation, collaboration and delivering outstanding care for patients. The role will be based at Leicester General Hospital with a requirement to work flexibly across the Trust sites. This post is offered as a12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. Internal applicants interested in applying on a secondment basis should discuss the opportunity with their current line manager before application This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Jul 2026

UKCIL - BRISTOL

£13.20 to £13.20 an hour

On-sitePermanentPart time

Personal Assistant (PA)/Carer Required for woman living near Southmead Hospital, Bristol Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 49a46b6d Personal Assistant/Carer required to support a woman living near Southmead Hospital. Hours: 5 hours per week Hourly rate: £13.20ph Duties include: - General domestic tasks and household support - Accompanying and assisting with appointments Closing Date: Monday 10th August Key Responsibilities Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Preston

PermanentFull time

Are you an aspiring nurse leader, looking for a new development opportunity, with a passion for improving the experience of women, their families and of course our healthcare staff? If so, this opportunity could be for you. We have an exciting development opportunity available to cover maternity leave for a nurse looking for their next clinical leadership position. Working in collaboration with the gynaecology ward manager, you will lead our gynaecology and early pregnancy assessment service at the Royal Preston Hospital. The unit is an emergency service operating in a model similar to that of a same day emergency care service for patients with urgent and emergency gynaecological condition or early pregnancy related concern. The unit has had its busiest year to date, with 10,000 attendances and over 1,000 recorded early pregnancy losses. This post is a critical role to our senior nursing leadership team, required to champion the care needs of women, their partners and of course our workforce. You will champion high quality standards of care through continuous improvement to continue to drive innovation and change. You will work closely with the gynae ward manager. The Ward accommodates a diverse mixture of surgical and emergency patients within the 18 bedded area, offering a specialist service for Gynaecology Oncology, Urogynaecology and Endometriosis patients alongside our early pregnancy patients, caring for those experiencing early pregnancy loss and miscarriage. You will have excellent communication & organisational skills, be passionate & strive to make a difference. You will be responsible for overseeing the provision of high quality care that is safe, efficient, effective, kind and meets the individual needs of women and their partners using our services. Together with the wider Gynaecology team you will be leading the service to uphold the Trust Values. You will haveoverall responsibility for the provision of excellent care with compassion for the patients, relative and visitors who are cared for within their ward or department or by their team. Working closely with the Matron and lead consultant for the service, you will maintain a focus on the promotion of a close working relationship with the MDT team to uphold our standards and our mission to deliver excellent care with compassion, every time. You will deputise on behalf of the matron where appropriate to ensure consistent and safe care is delivered at all times to our patients whilst leading our amazing nursing and wider MDT teams. You will have strong leadership skills in order to lead a diverse team. A visit to the department is highly recommended to understand this fast paced & dynamic environment that is so much more than just a routine ward. We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 2.1 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of To ensure the provision of excellent care with compassion the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse/Ward Manager is responsible for: • ensuring all patient experience concerns are responded to in a timely manner • adopt continuous improvement methodology to bring about sustained change and improvements for staff and patients • ensure clinical audit and action planning is undertaken to receive assurance on care standards and delivery • Ensure the department is able to meet the requirements of the STAR nursing accreditation framework to attain and maintain gold STAR status and actions are completed timely. • to work clinically 40% of the week • ensure all staff are appraised and are compliant with training requirements for role in line with Trust policy and standards and provide assurance that staff are trained and equipped to carry out their roles competently and safely, utilising performance management processes where required. • Ensure sickness absence is managed in accordance with Trust policy • Ensure incidents and risk are managed through the Trust PSIRF policy and plan, using the incident and risk management system effectively • work closely with the wider MDT in relation to providing expert care to our patients • Ensure patient information is of a high standard and updated regularly • Participate in developing policy, procedure and guidelines relevant to the area • Contribute to the speciality clinical governance and risk agenda • Lead the always safety first / harm free care / safeguarding agenda within the clinical area • ensuring that the nursing team and care support team within their ward or department are adequately resourced and organised. • ensuring the nursing team and care support team are adequately supported and developed to deliver excellent care with compassion in line with the Trust’s Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework. • Leading and developing the ward nursing team and the ward administration and support teams by being a visible and strong role model providing leadership and direction to the team, capitalising on research and development opportunities, providing clinical supervision and advice for staff and students in order to support them in reaching their full potential • Ensuring the productive operation of the ward through the monitoring and maintenance of standards that create a safe, clean and organised environment and by using processes designed to increase the time nurses spend in therapeutic contact with patients See detailed job description attached to the vacancy for further details This advert closes on Monday 3 Aug 2026

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust - East Grinstead

ContractFull time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Staff Nurse to join our Plastics Dressing Clinic Team to cover one year's secondment relocation The post holder will have a passion for wound care and will work in our Nurse led Plastics Dressing Clinic with post op plastic surgery patients including Breast reconstruction, skin, hands and lower limb trauma. Previous experience in this role is not necessary as training will be given to the right applicant. Are you a local nurse who would be interested in full time / part time / job sharing position this might be the job for you! All work patterns considered. • The post holder will work as part of a team to provide a safe, effective, efficient care environment for patients, relatives and carers. They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of wound care under indirect supervision from senior staff. They are expected to be able to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff, and work without direct supervision once the key learning outcomes of the foundation programme are complete. • Employees should honour the Trust’s Core Values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others. • Adhere the NMC Code at all times • Employees should demonstrate commitment to quality patient care through effective team working Queen Victoria Hospital is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services for people who have been damaged or disfigured through accidents or disease. Our world-leading clinical teams provide specialist surgery and non-surgical treatment for people across the south east and beyond. We specialise in conditions of the hands and eyes, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics. In addition, the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding area benefit from our expert clinicians treating more common conditions in our areas of specialism. We also provide a minor injuries unit, therapies services and a sleep service. We are a centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. • Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s condition and care with support from the nurse in charge. Maintain the privacy and dignity of all patients whilst adhering to Trust and department policies, reporting any difficulties with these duties to senior staff. • Work without direct supervision once key learning outcomes of the induction/ foundation or preceptorship programme have been completed. • Monitor all patient care and treatment, maintaining high standards and quality at all times. • Prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration in a patient’s condition and alert senior staff immediately. • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible written records of care. • Use effective communication, written and verbal with all levels of staff including the multidisciplinary team, patients and relatives. • Foster good relationships with other departments, the multidisciplinary team and visitors to the unit. Help to achieve and maintain morale for both staff and patients. • Participate in the health education and explanation of treatment to patients and relatives. This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026