Charge Nurse Gazzard Day Unit | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a nursing leader for their Gazzard Day Unit. The role involves providing leadership, professional development, and high-quality patient-centered care for individuals receiving treatment. Candidates should have experience in a clinical environment and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams. This position is essential for maintaining compliance with trust policies and promoting exceptional care standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing leadership and professional development in a clinical nursing setting.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and offer professional advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing leadership and manage clinical responsibilities in the day unit.
• Develop and implement policies in collaboration with specialist teams.
• Ensure compliance with Trust policies and maintain high standards of patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Professional development

Patient-centered care

Job description

Overview

Gazzard Day Unit is a day unit caring for patients living with HIV and also patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy (Haematology, Oncology, HIV and Colorectal). The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the clinical area. They will provide professional advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients. The post holder will also provide nursing leadership for implementation and evaluation of all education, training and development of staff. They will develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with the specialist MDT teams. They will be responsible for the interpretation of and maintaining compliance with Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and professional development for nursing and support workers within the clinical area.
• Offer professional advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients.
• Provide nursing leadership for the implementation and evaluation of all education, training and development of staff.
• Develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with specialist MDT teams.
• Interpret and maintain compliance with Trust policies.
• Ensure all patients are provided with a safe and high quality standard of care; work with the Care Quality Commission requirements and the multidisciplinary team to maintain standards.
• Develop and deliver high quality patient-centered care and work with the divisional team to reflect this in business objectives.
• Work closely with the Centre for Professional Learning and Clinical Skills Teams to provide teaching/learning support in agreed areas of clinical expertise.
• Manage all managerial duties (Recruitment, PDRs, Complaints, Datix, Budget responsibilities, project work) and maintain a clinical hands-on role, including being in charge of the unit, managing the HIV daycare and administering chemotherapy.

About the Trust

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

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.

Please read the detailed job description which is attached to this advert and take note of the person specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025