Band 6 Nurse

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks a dedicated Nurse for the Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit. Responsibilities include coordinating nursing care, supporting junior staff, and being a patient advocate. The ideal candidate has a strong clinical background and experience in leading shifts. This is a fast-paced environment aimed at delivering exceptional care to patients with complex needs, offering opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Benefits

Ongoing education and professional development

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in acute medical or specialist care.
• Evidence of enhanced enteral or parenteral nutrition management.
• Leadership experience in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care during each shift.
• Coordinate clinical activity with multidisciplinary teams.
• Act as a patient advocate and provide emotional support.

Skills

Strong clinical background

Ability to lead shifts

Commitment to mentorship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate high‑quality nursing care for a defined group of patients during each shift.
• Take charge of the unit, ensuring the safe and effective running of the ward in the Ward Manager’s absence.
• Support, supervise and act as a mentor and assessor to students and junior nursing staff.
• Participate in teaching and professional development activities to support team learning.
• Promote and maintain a patient‑focused and customer‑oriented service at all times across the nursing team.
• Foster professionalism within the unit by motivating, supporting and empowering all members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Facilitate and lead an effective staff communication framework by attending relevant meetings, sharing key information and ensuring updates are disseminated promptly and accurately.
• Coordinate daily clinical activity, ensuring effective communication and documentation within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, allied health professionals, external agencies and the executive team, to support safe and efficient care delivery.
• Promote clear and compassionate communication with patients and their families, particularly when addressing sensitive or emotive topics such as end‑of‑life care, treatment plans, complaints or HR‑related issues. Provide counselling, reassurance and emotional support as appropriate.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patients and their families are kept fully informed of care and management plans through consistent, transparent and empathetic communication.
• Identify and resolve communication barriers effectively, using appropriate methods to ensure understanding and continuity of care.
• Be proactive in managing incidents and complaints, ensuring all verbal and written concerns are addressed promptly and in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
• Audit and evaluate nursing documentation regularly, implementing improvements and sharing outcomes. Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement policies, procedures and quality improvement strategies that enhance patient care.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times and ensure adherence to the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles in relation to patient information and data handling.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal and professional implications of nursing practice, acting at all times in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical background with experience in acute medical or specialist care.
• Evidence of enhanced enteral or parenteral nutrition management and line care.
• Ability to effectively lead shifts and support a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to developing self and others through teaching and mentorship.

About the Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit

The Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit is a specialist ward caring for patients with complex intestinal failure who often require parenteral nutrition, stoma and fistula care and long‑term intravenous therapies. This is a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment where patient‑centred care, teamwork and specialist clinical knowledge are key to delivering excellent outcomes.

About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH)

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at Northwick Park Hospital, St Mark’s Hospital, Ealing Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital.

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.

Flexible Working

LNWH is a flexible working friendly organisation. We want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Benefits and Development

We are committed to supporting staff in achieving their professional goals through ongoing education, mentorship and career development opportunities. The Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit offers a supportive environment for learning, teaching and professional growth.