Senior Charge Nurse – Same Day Emergency Care | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£58,133 - £65,261 pa inclusive
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the SDEC at St Mary’s Hospital as a Senior Charge Nurse and unit leader. You need to be passionate about providing high quality, emergency same day care in this fast paced, evolving and exciting area of acute emergency care. You must have excellent communication skills and be excited about being part of an innovative nursing team. This is an exciting time to join Same Day Emergency Care as we increase the numbers of patients attending the service. We see approximately 60-70 patients a day on each site, with varying presentations including renal colic, DVT, cellulitis, low risk chest pain and many more. We work closely with the Emergency Department, taking many patients from the Urgent Care Centre and ED triage, as well as patients from General Practice, London Ambulance Service and 111. As Senior Charge Nurse for SDEC, you will lead the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate care, support the implementation of new ways of working, and collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise in emergency nursing, excellent patient assessment skills and sound management knowledge. They will provide visible, consistent leadership, communicate effectively and build positive working relationships across the department and wider organisation. • To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the clinical setting and Trust wide. • Maintain and promote effective communication both verbally and in writing with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Wards or Departments, including formal presentation of information relating to your service. Communication will take place using formal and informal methods. • Work within the clinical area, managing episodes of care as own/joint/ shared caseload, discharging patients as per protocol. • Maintain and update own clinical expertise and contribute as role model to ensure the delivery of nursing care is at highest possible level to meet patient care. • To be actively involved in the development of Trust policies and procedures, providing specialist input, leading their implementation and reinforce their use. • To take the lead in ensuring compliance to Trust policies and procedures amongst the multi-disciplinary team. • Have continuing responsibility for the provision of a suitable, clean, uncluttered and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, patients/clients and their relatives. At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Environmental sustainability Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Senior Trust Doctor (Equivalent ST3+) | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£67,325 per annum + London Weighting
ContractFull time
Trauma & Orthopaedics Senior Trust Doctor (ST3+ equivalent) 12 months fixed term contract, Applications are invited for a Clinical Orthopaedic Fellow (at registrar level) this is an exciting opportunity to gain comprehensive experience and training in Trauma & Orthopaedics at University College Hospital. As each of our consultants has their specific sub-specialty interest, the candidate may be able to preference the area of their sub-specialty interest to match that of their consultant supervisor (depending on availability), giving the fellow exposure to clinics and elective operating in that particular area. The Fellow will be working alongside a team of sixteen consultant surgeons, who collaborate closely with musculoskeletal radiologists, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists. The candidate must be post MRCS, have at least 36 months Orthopaedic experience and have obtained full registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. Your job plan is anticipated to contain 9-10 clinical sessions per week on average to be carried out on UCLH sites. UCH Fellowships are clinically based specialist posts intended to give candidates hands on experience and a wide exposure to current techniques in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. UCLH has a busy trauma operative workload is delivered on all day Consultant supervised trauma lists during the week, with excellent experience to be gained in routine and complex cases. You will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to our highly specialist elective workload delivered by consultants who are experts in their given specialist areas. 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. Ward round activities within the department are expected to be undertaken prior to the start of the programmed activities. • Senior Trust Doctors, like all members of staff is expected to develop professional and harmonious working relationships with all members of the nursing, professional, technical, and managerial staff with whom they have contact during the performance of their duties and to follow the Hospital’s Code of Ethics and Hospital Policies. • To provide medical and surgical care for patients in the department while in the clinics, in theatre and on the wards. • To meet with the respective consultants for advice and to maintain continuity of care. • To ensure that the junior staff (SpRs, STs and RMO on-call) are informed of all relevant issues regarding patients. • To follow the instructions given by and always liaise with the Consultants in charge of each patient. • The Senior Trust Doctor will work under supervision of a consultant but will be given the opportunity to undertake clinics and operating lists independently if the appropriate competencies are met. Other Programmed Activities Supporting activities will include clinical governance, audit, teaching, and management and will be programmed in agreement with the Clinical Director. Other The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and set objectives in conjunction with your manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application 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 Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician, SWLEOC | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Carshalton
£36,943 - £44,900 pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC) to join our friendly team and help shape the future of our pharmacy services at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. As a Senior Clinical Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care on the renal wards. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of medication reconciliation, a vital step in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications right from the start of their hospital stay. You will also be involved in the seamless management of Patients’ Own Medication, supporting the efficient and effective practice of one-stop dispensing. But your impact doesn't stop there. You will play a pivotal role in streamlining the patient experience, ensuring timely dispensation of To Take Out medications to support smooth and prompt patient discharges. Your adept communication skills will bridge connections with our community healthcare partners, ensuring that our patients receive a consistent and seamless continuum of care. This role is about more than just managing medications; it is about improving patient safety and contributing to a streamlined, compassionate healthcare service in line with our Trust values. We have one post available: Primarily based at Epsom Hospital Your primary role being to undertake medicines reconciliation and take drug histories in order to ensure the patients receive the correct medications right from the start of their hospital stay to ensure that there is appropriate usage of Patient’s Own medication and to promote one stop dispensing. You will be involved throughout the patient journey helping the wards to ensure TTOs are dispensed prior to discharge, communicating effectively with our community colleagues when appropriate. You will be an accredited checking technician (ACPT) and will have regular checking slots in the dispensary. In liaison with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services and other members of the pharmacy team you will also be involved in the management of medicines on the ward, audit and financial savings projects. You will participate in late duty, Bank Holiday and weekend rotas and be part of a seven day service. 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 Occasional cross-site work will be required to meet service needs and may include covering for leave and working weekends/bank holidays. Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Senior Clinical Fellow in Community Pediatrics | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Carshalton
£67,325 - £77,348 per annum
ContractFull time
The post holder will join the Community Paediatrics team and gain experience across a range of community-based paediatric services. The post will provide opportunities to develop skills in the assessment and management of children with Developmental Problems e.g. Global Developmental Delay and Autism assessment in the under 5s, Motor Coordination Disorder, Neurodevelopmental disorders and Neuro-disability and Children looked after (CLA) clinics. Theprincipaldutyofthispostistoprovideacomprehensiveclinicalservicetopatients. 1. Toatalltimes,complywiththeGMC’sguidanceon‘GoodMedicalPractice’asamendedor substituted from time to time. 2. Toensurethatpatientconfidentialityismaintainedatalltimes. 3. Toundertakedutiesasdefinedwithintheattachedjobplaninsofaraspracticableandin agreement with your Clinical Supervisor(s). 4. ToberesponsibleandmanageriallyaccountableforthereasonableandeffectiveuseofTrust resourcesthatyouuseandinfluence,andprofessionallyaccountabletotheMedicalDirector. 5. OncommencementtoensurepersonalattendanceattheTrust’scorporate Induction. 6. ToparticipateintheTrust’sStatutory&Mandatory trainingprogramme. 7. ToberesponsiblefortheClinicalManagementofinandoutpatientsunderyourcare. 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. The post holder will attend Community Paediatric outpatient clinics, with appropriate Consultant supervision, and contribute to multidisciplinary working with community and wider paediatric teams. There will be dedicated educational and training opportunities, including teaching sessions, case discussions, safeguarding meetings, audit and relevant multidisciplinary meetings. The post holder will also have access to Trust-wide training opportunities. A named Consultant Educational Supervisor will provide regular support and guidance, including workplace-based assessments and professional development. Support will also be available for postgraduate examinations and annual appraisal as part of revalidation. There isno on-call or out-of-hours commitmentas part of this post. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Fellow Trauma & Orthopaedics MT04 | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Hampstead
£67,325 Per annum plus £2,162 London weighting.
ContractFull time
We are very pleased to invite applications for a Senior Clinical Fellow (SpR equivalent) in trauma & orthopaedic surgery at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post will be based either at the Royal Free Hospital or Barnet General Hospital. Elective clinics and trauma will be predominantly at the Royal Free Hospital site and Barnet General Hospital. Elective operating will be carried out predominantly at Chase Farm Hospital and some elective clincis at this site as well. The post is suitable for a person who wishes to improve their trauma and orthopaedic knowledge and skills, participate in teaching, both undergraduate and post graduate, and develop their research interests. This post will be under the supervision of a named consultant, who will act as the educational supervisor. The successful candidate will become part of the department, which has 24 consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeons based across the Trust. The successful candidate will play an active role in the day to day provision of orthopaedic care to our patients. They will also be expected to participate and develop the teaching and research output of the department. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Fellow in Hip Surgery | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£76,582 per annum + London Weighting
ContractFull time
Senior Clinical Fellow – Young Adult Hip Service The Trauma and Orthopaedic service at University College Hospital is led by 16 Consultants who specialise in a range of elective and trauma work. We are seeking a Senior Clinical fellow to join the young adult hip service, specialising in hip preservation and replacement surgery. The Fellow will also be working alongside a team of musculoskeletal radiologists, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and hand therapists. We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled orthopaedic surgeon with keen interest and experience in hip surgery – specifically wanting to be trained in hip replacement, arthroscopy and periacetabular osteotomy. The candidate must be post MRCS, have at least 36 months Orthopaedic experience and have obtained full registration with the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom. We are seeking candidates for a start date of October 2027, and the post is for 12 months. 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. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application 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 14 Oct 2026
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Rotational Senior Trust Doctor Post in Emergency Medicine | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£45,715 - £69,976 per annum pro rata
ContractPart time
We are looking to recruit Senior Trust Doctors (Clinical Fellows, ST4+ equivalent in Emergency Medicine) to join our enthusiastic and expanding Emergency Medicine team at Homerton University Hospital. Please note we can be flexible on proposed start dates We are keen to support non-trainee doctors to progress their Emergency Medicine careers by offering quality training opportunities and exam preparation. We endeavour to do this with the development of internal training programmes including inter-specialty rotations. This will ensure doctors gain the skills and competencies required to advance in the Emergency Medicine field. Homerton Healthcare Emergency Department is an inner city unit that saw over 129,000 patients in 2019/20. We were proud to be given a rating of ‘outstanding’ for the Emergency Department from the CQC, including the following comments “The staff we spoke with were proud to work for the A&E department and felt there was a ‘can do’ attitude within the team. There were processes in place to monitor the quality of the service and respond to areas highlighted as requiring improvement. We saw that learning was shared among the staff team regarding never events, incidents and complaints within the department and across the hospital. Staff were encouraged and enabled to attend training courses and further their skills and knowledge to improve the service provided to patients.” The department is a trauma unit and was the designated hospital for receiving athletes from the 2012 Olympic Games. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information about the role. This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026
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Senior Occupational Therapist | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - Tooting
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
PermanentPart time
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Forensic Outreach Service in one of the dedicated clinical posts supporting a new forensic step-down supported living service, scheduled to open in January 2027. The Service will be delivered as part of the SWLSTG Adult Secure discharge and step-down pathway, commissioned through the South London Partnership (SLP) Adult Secure Provider Collaborative Programme. The service will provide an integrated model of care and support through a partnership between the Forensic Outreach Service and a Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) provider. The VCS partner will deliver the supported living pathway and work closely with the SWLSTG Forensic Outreach Service which will host dedicated clinical posts. The Service is commissioned for adults stepping down from Adult Secure inpatient services into a community setting, whose ordinary residence and Section 117 aftercare provision sits with one of the five South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) boroughs, for health and social care. It will enable people to transition safely and sustainably from secure mental health services into the community, through access to high quality accommodation and specialist, recovery-focused support delivered in a least restrictive setting. The successful candidate will work within the Forensic Directorate in providing Occupational Therapy input to individuals living within the Forensic Step-Down Service. The post holder will sit within the Forensic Outreach Service. The post holder will play a key role within the Forensic Step-Down Accommodation Service, supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and forensic histories to successfully transition from secure or inpatient settings to independent community living. The role involves delivering specialist occupational therapy assessments and interventions using evidence-based, recovery-focused approaches and the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to promote meaningful engagement in daily activities, enhance independence, and support social inclusion. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist will contribute to risk assessment and management, care planning, CPA reviews, MAPPA processes, and multi-agency working, while providing clinical supervision and support to junior staff and students. The post holder will also champion equality, accessibility and inclusion, ensuring that service users are supported to achieve their recovery goals and maximise their quality of life within the community. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. To provide a specialist occupational therapy service within the Forensic step-down service for service users with complex mental health needs and forensic histories. To deliver evidence-based, person-centred occupational therapy assessments, interventions and outcome measures, informed by the Model of Human Occupation and recovery-focused principles. To manage a defined caseload, delivering interventions flexibly across a range of community and clinical settings. To contribute to delegated occupational therapy and multidisciplinary projects within the service, with support from senior staff. To act as Disability Champion, promoting equality, accessibility and inclusion, and supporting the team to meet disability equality standards. To provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to junior occupational therapy staff, support staff and students on placement. To work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary community team, liaising effectively with inpatient services, community services and external agencies to support coordinated care. To contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making through attendance at relevant meetings, including CPA reviews, risk management meetings and tribunals where appropriate. To contribute to multi-agency working, including participation in MAPPA processes where required. To work within relevant legal frameworks, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, as appropriate to the role. To respond flexibly to clinical demands, including prioritising urgent referrals and working jointly with colleagues as required to meet service user needs. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Senior Staff Nurse (BAND 6) -Horder Ward | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Chelsea
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum
ContractFull time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior band 6 staff nurse to join our team on Horder ward. Horder ward is a twelve bedded oncology ward providing care for patients undergoing surgery, systemic anti-cancer therapies, radiotherapy and complex symptom management needs. We are looking for an experienced and motivated oncology nurse to join our team. The post requires a wiliness and enthusiasm to be able to able to support the development of a team of nurses and to be able to co-ordinate a small team of nurses to ensure the needs of our complex patient group are met. Self-motivation to learn is also important if you are interested in this role. However, you will be supported to develop the competences required with the engagement of the Trusts learning and development team. There is also an opportunity to study at The Royal Marsden Hospital School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation on site at Chelsea depending on individual requirements and availability. The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical environment and for the management of shifts. At Senior Staff Nurse level, the post holder is required to take responsibility for the management and development of a team of employees under the supervision of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification Clinical Responsibility – patient care • The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for supervising junior and unqualified staff in the delivery of care and to ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to carry out the care delegated to them. Education and development Responsibility – own as well as others. • The Senior Staff Nurse is expected to develop teaching skills by undertaking a relevant teaching and assessing qualification and applying the principles within the clinical setting. Management and Leadership Responsibility – including human resources, financial and other resources. Senior Staff Nurse: • To act as role model and clinical leader to junior staff. • To utilize managerial skills within the clinical setting. This includes planning duty. rotas which match unit needs with available expertise. • To assist in the ongoing assessment of ward staffing requirements and liaise with the temporary staffing office / clinical site practitioner to ensure required staff numbers and skill mix. • In rotation with other Senior Staff Nurses, to take charge of the unit in the absence of the Ward / Departmental Sister / Charge Nurse. • To liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote and maintain good working relationships, ensuring high standards of services. Clinical Governance Senior Staff Nurse: • To assist the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in assessing and managing risk within the clinical environment. • To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in line with Trust policy. This advert closes on Friday 9 Oct 2026
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Senior Staff Nurse - Sexual Health and HIV | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum pro rata incl. HCAS
ContractFull time
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Band 6 sexual health & HIV nurses in John Hunter and Kobler outpatient clinics on a 9 months fixed term contract. Working flexibly across both services the post holder will ensure that they provide a patient focused service at all times. You will be a current band 5 or band 6 with current experience in sexual health and/or HIV. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work and lead effectively a multidisciplinary team in across an innovative HIV and sexual health service. The successful candidate will be able to autonomously manage the care of own caseload of patients within sexual health working with PGDs. Please see the attached job description and person specification. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate they meet the essential criteria in the person specification in their application and if shortlisted, at interview. For an informal visit or for further information on the post please contact the Charge Nurse. The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have demonstrable clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Charge Nurse they will role model the identified Trust values at all times. They will coordinate the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse. 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. Clinical • Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives. • Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area. • Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy. • Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives. • Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients. • Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required. • Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values. • Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices. • Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care. • Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate. • Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate. • Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives. • Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience. • Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives. • Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values. • Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention. • Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues. • Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others . Leadership and Management • Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice. • Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate. • Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control. • Take continuing responsibility for the Department in absence of 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. • Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust. • Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas. • Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff. • Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values. • Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners. Education and Research • Participate in the education of all learners within their area. • Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate. • Identify and respond to learning needs for area. • Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values. • Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills. • Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area. • Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc. • Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice. • Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research. Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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