Band 6 Theatre Nurse | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Band 6 Nurse to lead safeguarding practices within their Theatres, Day Surgery, and Recovery department. The role combines leadership in safeguarding with direct clinical care during paediatric surgical sessions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, flexibility, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. This position offers the chance to make a significant difference in patient safety and quality of care.

Benefits

London Living Wage

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6 Nurse with safeguarding expertise.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and busy environment.
• Commitment to high-quality recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in theatres and recovery.
• Champion safeguarding best practices for patients.
• Deliver direct clinical care in paediatric surgeries.
• Support patients through their surgical journey.

Skills

Leadership in safeguarding

Clinical care in paediatrics

Effective communication

Flexibility and teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Nurse to take on the role of Safeguarding Lead within our Theatres, Day Surgery and Recovery department. This unique position combines leadership in safeguarding with hands-on clinical expertise, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to patient safety and quality of care.

As the departmental lead for safeguarding, you will champion best practice for both adults and children, ensure policies are embedded, incidents are managed robustly, and effective communication is maintained with colleagues and external agencies. You will provide expert advice, guidance, and support to the team, helping to maintain a culture of vigilance and accountability.

Alongside your leadership role, you will deliver direct clinical care during paediatric surgical sessions, with a focus on the immediate post-anaesthetic and post-operative period. Your theatre experience will enable you to support patients throughout their surgical journey, ensuring the highest standards of compassionate, safe, and effective care.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a dynamic individual who thrives on responsibility, teamwork, and making a difference in safeguarding and perioperative care. If you are ready to develop your career and lead safeguarding practice within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical support in Theatres, Day Surgery and Recovery and act as a safeguarding liaison nurse.
• Champion safeguarding best practice for adults and children; embed policies; ensure robust incident management; maintain effective internal and external communication.
• Offer advice, support, and training on safeguarding; lead on maintaining a culture of vigilance and accountability.
• Deliver direct clinical care during paediatric surgical sessions, focusing on the immediate post‑anaesthetic and post‑operative period.
• Support patients throughout their surgical journey to deliver compassionate, safe, and effective care.

Requirements and Expectations

• Band 6 Nurse with leadership experience in safeguarding and perioperative care.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, busy environment; demonstrate initiative, flexibility and teamwork.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality services in Recovery and safeguarding practice.
• Willingness to contribute to a forward‑thinking and growing team.

Additional Information

• We operate from two main sites – King George Hospital (KGH) and Queen’s Hospital (Romford).
• We are a London Living Wage employer and support flexible working where possible.
• Applicants should read the full job description and person specification; complete the supporting information section to demonstrate how criteria are met.
• All new staff are subject to a probationary period.
• Applications are to be made online; for assistance or adjustments, contact the Recruitment Advisor as listed.

Note: This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.