Senior Staff Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £46,419 - £55,046 per annum incl HCAS. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Cwmni: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7681214/289-SC-254 |
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We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiasticBand 6 Senior Staff Nurseto join our innovative Sexual Health, HIV and Contraception service.
You’ll work within a friendly, dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality patient‑centred care across our GUM/HIV clinics. We’re seeking an experienced adult nurse with excellent communication skills, strong clinical knowledge, and a passion for sexual health, HIV and contraceptive care.
If you’re committed to innovation, research and continuous improvement — we’d love to hear from you.
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.
1 x Permanent and 1x Fixed Term (12 Months)
The position holder will be expected to work as a self-directed independent practitioner, responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality, evidenced based Sexual Health and HIV care to patients
To provide clinical leadership and education to all staff within the area, working in close collaboration and cooperation with members of the multi professional team.
As required, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, assist in coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members
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.
Clinical:
To use specialist knowledge and skills in HIV/Sexual Health to independently manage total episodes of patient care to a level that is expected of a band 6 nurse whilst remaining within their own scope of professional practice.
Maintain good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required.
To be able to manage Safeguarding issues in clinic, making appropriate follow up/referrals, and seeking advice and support when needed.
Provide clinical guidance and specialist advice to junior members of the team and act as a role model for advanced practice.
To supply and administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (or as a non-medical prescriber) for sexual health/HIV and contraception patients
Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication in accordance with established Trust policy.
Promote good practice and adopt a holistic approach to patient care at all times
Leadership and management:
Be a shift coordinator where appropriate.
Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, e.g. Infection Control.
Lead, mentor and support in the management of their own clinical mentees.
Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff members 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.
Provide clinical support and guidance to staff.
Education & 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.
Professional Responsibilities
To ensure communications with patients and their relatives are supportive and informative with due regard to confidentiality.
To be responsible for and demonstrate one’s personal and professional development and maintain up to date clinical skills including all relevant mandatory training.
Participate in their own appraisal using reflective practice.
To be aware of their responsibilities and work in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s (NMC)’s Code of Professional Conduct.
Collaborate with senior nurses and medical team appropriately for professional support and guidance.
Actively participate in team meetings.
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.
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.
Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives.
Contribute to evidence based practice and research projects within the clinical areas and ensure that written standards for clinical care are formulated, utilised and reviewed regularly and as necessary.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026