Maternity Recovery HDU Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,419 - £55,046 Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7810459/289-SC-294 |
Summary
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join and support our well established team of dedicated Registered Nurses and Midwives striving to provide excellent care to our women both post operatively and those with enhanced care needs. Our Simpson Unit is a small and friendly, five-bedded dedicated Recovery/HDU facility which is co-located close to our Labour Ward and maternity theatres.
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant 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 Sister / Charge Nurse. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In midwifery settings they will be called a Midwife.
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.
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 welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. 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.
• The assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care including arrangements for discharge to the appropriate ward.
• The maintenance of an acceptable environment for women, their families and visitors and staff, reporting and taking appropriate action on hazard and faulty equipment as per hospital policy.
• The supervision of junior staff and the provision of support to patient, family and unqualified staff. To report immediately to the Lead Nurse within the unit any significant changes in the use of the Recovery room during planned or emergency sessions.
• To report to the Lead Nurse within the unit or Labour Ward Coordinator in the absence of the former, any untoward incidents occurring in the Recovery Unit/Maternity Department. 6. Recognise and respond to acutely unwell women.
• Understand the post-operative needs of patients demonstrating the ability to prioritise and organise workload.
• Ensure good communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary. To communicate handover of care in a professional manner.
• To participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock levels in an effective manner.
• To maintain accurate and high levels of documentation.
• To acquire knowledge and expertise to take appropriate action in emergency situations with personal responsibility for attending update sessions.
• To participate in standard setting and quality improvement as part of Clinical Governance.
• Advising on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
• To take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated by the Lead Nurse.
• To attend all mandatory update sessions.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Mar 2026