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Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - David Marsden Ward

NHS

London

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 54,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Band 6 Nurse within a fast-paced Neurosurgical Ward, where you'll provide clinical leadership and patient-focused care in a leading NHS Trust. Join a dynamic team and benefit from educational programs while making a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

Must be a Registered General Nurse.
Mentorship or teaching qualification required.
Further studies relevant to the specialty are desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide expert, holistic care to patients and their relatives.
Lead a team of nurses, taking managerial responsibility when needed.
Act as a clinical resource and positive role model for junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team building

Education

1st level Registered General Nurse

Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area

Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity on David Marsden Ward, a fast-paced, 24-bedded Neurosurgical Ward caring for acute neurosurgical patients. As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be expected to provide clinical leadership to the nursing team, actively support the Ward Manager in developing the service further and deliver a high standard of patient-focused care.

You will be enthusiastic and motivated, with demonstrable clinical experience relevant to the specialty. Previous experience in leading a team is desirable but not essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic specialist nursing team in a modern environment, with strong peer support and access to outstanding educational opportunities -- ranging from in-house training to degree and master's programmes.

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of all patients receiving treatment in the ward/department.
To act as a mentor to junior staff members, taking responsibility for their orientation, supervision, and ongoing development in conjunction with the Line Manager and Practice Development staff.
To act as a team leader for an identified group of staff.
To work within, and accept responsibility for maintaining, agreed levels of clinical competence.

About us

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 Reachis 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.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-NUR-DH-7221763

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both patients and their relatives within Kings College Hospital.
To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of, or as delegated by, the Ward Sister, Charge Nurse, or 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.

Job description Job responsibilities

To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both patients and their relatives within Kings College Hospital.
To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of, or as delegated by, the Ward Sister, Charge Nurse, or 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.

Person Specification Education & Experience Essential

1st level Registered General Nurse
Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment

Skills Essential

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

Person Specification Education & Experience Essential

1st level Registered General Nurse
Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable

Degree in Nursing or Equivalent
Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment

Skills Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London