Charge Nurse - Neuroscience (Kinnier Wilson Ward)

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in London is seeking a dedicated Charge Nurse for the Neurosciences Ward. The successful candidate will manage clinical responsibilities, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality care. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and requires a registered nurse with team leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clinical expertise relevant to the area.
• Evidence of developing a team.
• Commitment to the professional development of others.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to patients and relatives.
• Take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area.
• Assist in leadership and development of identified nurses.

Skills

Communication skills

Team building and working skills

Education

1st level Registered General Nurse

Educational qualification or willingness to study

Job description

Charge Nurse - Neuroscience (Kinnier Wilson Ward)

Band 6

Main area Neurosciences Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Early Shifts, Late Shifts, Long Days, Nights, Weekends.) Job ref 213-NUR-DH-7269623

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital Town London Salary £44,806 - £53,134 Per Annum Including High Cost Area. Salary period Yearly Closing 24/06/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, professional, enthusiastic, dedicated and forward thinking individual to act as a Charge Nurse/Deputy Ward Manager for Kinnier Wilson Ward.

The successful candidate will have direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department. The candidate will assist in the leadership and development of nurses, act as a clinical resource and a positive role model to junior staff members and make a positive contribution to service development affecting the clinical area.

Main duties of the job

• To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients and their relatives within the King's College Hospital.
• To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department.
• To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement.
• To act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary.
• To act as a positive role model to junior staff members.
• To ensure that all staff recognise their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

CLINICAL PRACTICE

• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to this at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the ward/ department.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on the Ward on an ongoing basis, co-ordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, promptly report changes and instigate remedial action as appropriate.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with Line Manager and practice development staff.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of nursing care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the Ward Managers and Modern Matron in processes of continuous quality improvement, formally evaluating standards of care and assisting in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• To actively support the implementation of the Trust nursing strategy and uphold the ethos of the local philosophy.

Person specification

Education & Qualification

• 1st level Registered general Nurse.
• Educational Qualification or willingness to study towards this within agreed timeframe.
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area.

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to the area.
• Evidence of developing a team.
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the professional development of others.

Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results.
• Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.