Senior Staff Nurse | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	28 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	28 May 2026
Location:	Tooting, SW17 0QT
Company:	st georges nhs trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7881706/200-7881706-GO-ND

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated Registered Adult Nurses to join our dynamic Hyper Acute Stroke team as a Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6). This role is ideal for nurses who are passionate about acute care and eager to develop specialist expertise in stroke management.

You will have the opportunity to train as an Emergency Thrombolysis Practitioner, becoming a key responder forFAST‑positive stroke callsand emergency stroke admissions. We will fully support your development through structured education, clinical supervision, and hands‑on experience within a nationally recognised stroke service.

The ability to work as anindependent, effective practitionerwithin a high‑performing multidisciplinary team.You will become an integral member of a highly skilled, motivated team dedicated to delivering exceptional stroke care. We will invest in your growth, ensuring you gain the specialist knowledge and confidence needed to excel in this advanced clinical role.
What you will develop
• Advanced assessment skills inhyper‑acute stroke care
• Competence in supporting patients throughpost‑interventional treatments
• Confidence in managing theearly rehabilitation and discharge pathway
• Leadership capability as a thrombolysisbleep holderand emergency responder

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic nurse who will be responsible for the day to day clinical and leadership role of the unit. The post holder will be required to have excellent communication skills, demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi- disciplinary team.

Your responsibilities as senior staff nurse here at the Trust would be varied and would include:
• Work in close co-operation with the senior nursing team and multidisciplinary team; ensuring effective use of resources and high standards of care which is responsive to individualised needs by appropriate delegation of workload.
• Ensure effective communication at all levels.
• Implement annual staff appraisal for all staff managed.
• Identify and promote ways of improving the service, utilising all available resources.
• To undertake surveys or audits as required.
• With support of the senior and junior team take appropriate action relating to complaints, accidents and serious untoward incidents involving patients, staff and visitors.
• Demonstrate effective time management.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance, storage and safety of the equipment in accordance with trust policy.
• To have continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward/department within the available resources.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful and behave in a way that reflects these.

Communicating and co-operating with other wards and departments giving accurate information as required, particularly regarding
notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients, and visitors.
Maintaining and monitoring a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety,
Clinical Risk, and Infection Control Policies.
Representing the ward/department at meetings participating in audit, research, Projects and co-ordinating the appointment of link
nurses for areas of clinical expertise.

Undertake the completion of the ward/department staffing rota as a delegated Duty, ensuring that there are appropriate staffing levels
and skill mix to meet patient care needs.
To take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the on-call Senior Nurse or Manager as necessary.
To be familiarised with and use of the iCLIP system and any other computerised system integral to the running of the service.
To actively contribute to Clinical Governance and achieving the goals of the Service Delivery Unit and the Nursing Strategy.
To demonstrate a willingness to lead and motivate a team, always providing clear direction and consistent leadership.
In conjunction with the Ward Manager/Charge Nurse assist in the recruitment selection and retention of nursing staff.
• To ensure that nursing care is assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated using research evidence as appropriate.
• • To provide leadership, motivating the ward /department team to ensure excellent nursing care, providing support and the supervision of more junior staff.
• To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with Trust policies taking appropriate action in emergency
situations.
• In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, be responsible for setting, monitoring, and maintaining excellent standards of care
particularly for patients who require complex packages of care.
• Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives, and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and
always ensuring a friendly environment.
• Managing the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Manager/Charge Nurse.
• Co-ordinating the clinical team and delegating duties
as appropriate, maintaining safe staffing levels, and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems or incidents that might arise.
• Storing, checking, and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy,
• To work in an unsupervised capacity throughout all areas of the speciality including wards and outpatients.
• To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the ward/department is managed effectively.
• • To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of
the service.





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This advert closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026

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