Senior Nurse- Band 7

Kingston And Richmond Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Nurse to join the Pamela Bryant Unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital. You will contribute to senior leadership, manage the ward on shifts, and ensure the safe delivery of patient care while deputising for the Clinical Service Manager.

You will provide direct patient care when needed and collaborate with secondary care to optimise bed use across the system.

Qualifications

• Substantial post registration experience and band 6 level or equivalent.
• Experience with Older Adults in acute or community settings.
• Experience in complex case management.
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills.
• Knowledge of older people's and long-term conditions agenda.
• Experience in investigations and care planning.
• Cultural awareness and multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Be based in the inpatient unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital and use clinical expertise.
• Provide direct patient care when necessary and deputise for the Clinical Service Manager.
• Manage the ward on a shift-by-shift basis and coordinate with secondary care.
• Work to ensure community beds across the system are used efficiently.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Risk management

Older adults care

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Advanced Clinical Study

Job description

Job summary

Looking for a fresh challenge?

Enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team?

If so, The Pamela Bryant Unit needs you.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the senior leadership in an established multi-disciplinary team. As one of the Senior Nurses, the post holder will be responsible for general management of the ward and safe delivery of patient care.

As an active part of the care team, the post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary. They will deputise for the Clinical Service Manager and take management responsibility for the ward as a whole on a shift by shift basis. You will also work in partnership with secondary care ensuring that the community beds across the whole system are used efficiently.

Main duties of the job

To join our friendly and dynamic team we are looking for a self-motivated practitioner committed to your professional development and that of others. We will offer clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise, and value their diversity.

You will be based in the inpatient unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital, where you will use your experience and clinical expertise.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

Our Trust values

• Compassionate


• Inclusive


• Collaborative


• Inspiring

Details

Date posted: 28 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum on pro rata basis

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number: 396-779-8374595-PB-TA

Closing date: 11 November 2026

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience and experience working at band 6 or equivalent


• Experience of working with Older Adults in an acute or community setting


• Experience of complex case management.


• Evidence of clinical leadership skills.


• Extensive knowledge of older people's and long-term conditions agenda.


• Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients.


• Cultural awareness.


• Experience of multi-agency working across service interfaces

Desirable

• Evidence of successful Change Management.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse and current NMC registration


• Post registration Advanced Clinical Study


• Qualification in teaching and assessing


• Evidence of continuing professional development


• Understanding of NHS structures and clinical leadership initiatives.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching, and training multi-disciplinary staff


• Non-medical Prescriber. Or willingness to undertake this


• To have undertaken study at master's level or equivalent experience


• Leadership/Management Qualification or willing to undertake

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical skills.


• Evidence of undertaking Audit and developing action plans


• Able to communicate highly complex information situations including where there are barriers to understanding.


• Proven ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems


• Able to analyses and use information to inform practice and service needs


• Ability to prioritize workload, ability to manage competing pressures.

Desirable

• Research awareness skills.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0JL, United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact

Clinical Service Manager, Anna McNulty-Howard, [e-mail], 07538292565