Ward Sister/Charge Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Hydref 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa, plus 15% HCAS |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Isleworth, TW7 6AF |
| Cwmni: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7531152/289-EI-63 |
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Marble Hill 2 is a busy acute medical ward that specialised in Endocrinology. The ward is supported by members of the multidisciplinary team including Diabetic specialist nurses, dietitians, therapists and palliative care team. Many of our patients have very complex needs and require careful discharge planning.
We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking nurse with an interest in developing their leadership skills to support and manage a team of nurses to provide high quality patient care.
We welcome applications from nurses that have at least 2 years acute hospital experience at a band 5 level with a substantive background in caring for patients with Endocrinology conditions including Diabetes Mellitus, Addison’s disease, hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism and can demonstrate knowledge of caring for patients with diabetic foot symptoms. They must have the ability to care for acutely unwell patients and patients who are end of life. They should be well organized have good administrative and interpersonal skills.
Candidates will need to have excellent communication skills and be able coordinate care of patients across the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of evidenced based care for every patient. They should have experience in organising complex discharges and working with community partners including the palliative care team.
· To anticipate the care needs of patients and actively manage the patient’s journey through the unit, including advanced life support and assessment.
· To support, and work with the Ward Manager to provide effective unit management. Specifically this will include: staff management, stocks and patients care delivery
· To pro-actively participate in the planning, assessing, implementation and evaluation of patient care as part of the multi-disciplinary team from admission to discharge.
· To deliver care in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice/Scope of Professional Practice and the Trust’s policies and protocols.
· To act as an advocate for the patient and family at all times.
· To ensure the safety of patients in accordance with local and national safeguarding procedures.
· To participate in auditing effectiveness and incorporate finding into practice.
· Be aware of own limitations and able to escalate issues appropriately
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.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Ensure the service continually improves to meet the needs of patients.
· Develop nursing staff to improve patient care by enhancing assessment and technical skills, and actively promoting advanced clinical skills and competencies.
· Provide leadership that promotes effective discharge planning that incorporates the patient & carers view.
· Provide expert advice on all aspects of patient care, through others where appropriate.
· Monitor standards of cleanliness and the patient environment within the clinical area.
· Ensure health and safety of staff and patients by complying with appropriate standards. These include radiological protection, decontamination, COSHH, Medical Devices, Infection Control and the safe administration of medicines standards.
· Ensure staffing rotas incorporate effective use of resources, managing within financial envelope.
· To achieve length of stay reductions through implementation of enhanced recovery programmes and effective discharge planning, including Fast track.
· Deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence.
· To make effective use of available resources and eliminate waste in order to contribute to the cost of effective delivery of services.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025