Experienced Staff Nurse - Surgical Oncology (Blundell Ward)

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking an Experienced Staff Nurse for the Surgical Oncology team in Blundell Ward. This role offers the chance to provide specialized care to patients undergoing complex surgeries. Candidates should be passionate, with a dedication to teamwork and professional advancement. Key responsibilities include patient assessment, pre and post-operative care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This is a full-time permanent position, perfect for those looking to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in tracheostomy care is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong advocacy for patients and nursing colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality care
• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
• Pre and post-operative care
• Wound management
• Safe medication administration
• Multidisciplinary working
• Discharge planning
• Infection prevention

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Experience in Head and Neck care

Education

Band 5 Registered Nurse

Job description

Experienced Staff Nurse - Surgical Oncology (Blundell Ward)

The closing date is 13 January 2026

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Job summary

Are you ready for a nursing opportunity that will truly set you apart? Blundell Ward is looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our expert team. A fast‑paced, specialised area, Blundell Ward is a 24‑beded Head and Neck/ENT‑focused ward where no two days are the same, and every shift brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Blundell Ward offers an exceptional nursing experience that you won't find in most other ward areas. You'll have the chance to care for patients who have undergone complex head and neck surgeries and manage difficult airways – a skill set that will set you apart in the nursing world. You'll work across both elective and emergency admissions, providing vital care to a diverse group of patients from Oncology, Haematology, and ENT areas.

Team work is at the heart of all we do. We are looking for an exceptional team player who will be able to advocate for patients and their nursing colleagues.

You will be working alongside some of the most skilled professionals in Surgical, ENT, and Head and Neck care. You will be supported in your professional development that will support career progression in the future.

If you're looking for a nursing role where you can develop expertise, leadership skills, make a real impact, and be exposed to some of the most interesting and complex cases, Blundell Ward is the place for you.

Experience within Head and Neck or tracheostomy care is desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Providing high quality care
• Assessing and monitoring
• Pre and post operative care
• Wound management
• Safe medication administration
• Multidisciplinary working
• Discharge planning
• Infection prevention

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals – Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King's Health Partners – we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world‑class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Details

• Date posted: 06 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £37,259 to £45,356 a year p.a. Inc HCA
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 196-NM13554-K
• Job locations: Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT

Employer details

Employer name: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Guy's Hospital, London, SE1 9RT

Employer's website (not a link): https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward sister

Claire Dicks

[e-mail]

02071880796