Senior Sister/Charge Nurse Private Care Pre-assessment Clinic

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking a Lead Nurse for the Private Care Pre Assessment Clinic. The successful candidate will oversee clinical standards and manage the nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care within a supportive and inclusive environment. This role requires excellent leadership and clinical skills, as well as the ability to manage a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

24/7 wellbeing support

Rewards & Recognition platform

Staff Wellbeing Hub

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Registered Band 7 Nurse to ensure quality and safe care in the pre-assessment clinic.
• Able to manage complex situations and lead a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in clinical leadership and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care standards in the department.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide training.
• Supervise nurses and maintain high standard of patient care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Time management

Excellent clinical skills

Mentorship and preceptorship

Problem analysis

Change management

Effective delegation

Ability to manage difficult situations

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust. Pre assessment Clinic is a pivotal part of the patient’s inpatient pathway. We take genuine pride in our friendly approach in Pre Assessment treating our patients with respect and honesty – a philosophy that is reflected in the outstanding level of care we deliver to our patients every day.

As the band 7 Lead in Private Care Pre Assessment Clinic you will be responsible for ensuring the Private care Pre-assessment department operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis, engaging with other relevant departments as required so that our service needs are met through the delivery of high quality care. You will be required to support the Management team, Director of Clinical Services and Operations Manager in the planning and implementation of issues arising from the Trust Board Strategies. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Band 7 Nurse to join our team. This post will play a crucial role in ensuring quality and safe care is maintained, whilst moving forward to meet the evolving needs of the service and population we serve.

The main duties of the role are to ensure the safe running of the Private Care Pre admission / outpatient department day to day, ensuring the patients receive a high standard of care.

Responsibilities

• Have 24-hour responsibility for the provision of clinical care and standards in the department
• Responsible for co-coordinating and make effective use of staff, supervise staff and ensure training is maintained.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and provide clinical leadership for staff.
• Act as a role model and leader to nursing staff
• Ensure cost effective use of resources

Skills required

• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Leadership skills – the ability to prioritise & meet deadlines; organise work of self & others.
• Time management and effective delegation skills
• Mentorship and preceptorship skills and experience
• Excellent clinical skills
• Work well in a multi-disciplinary team
• Analyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutions
• Change management experience

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly: • Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement. • Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes. • Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Benefits

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

Keep reading for more about the role activities and expectations.

Key role activities include:

• Ensure that the department operates smoothly on a day-to-day basis, engaging with other relevant departments as required.
• Deputise for the Lead Nurse as necessary.
• Support the Lead Nurse and the Senior Nursing and Operations Manager in the planning and implementation of issues arising from the Trust Board Strategies.
• Supervise the maintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies, ensuring all equipment complies with national standards.
• Participate in budget setting and manage the delegated budget accordingly.
• Maintain the department according to hospital and department policies within the budget available.
• Lead in the complaints management process, participating in the Trust’s Risk Management process as appropriate.
• Ensure the clinical area undertakes an annual risk assessment and that outcomes are identified and actioned.
• Establish appropriate systems within the ward for the monitoring of quality standards, facilitate audit of services, risk management, complaints and act upon them accordingly.
• Be flexible with working hours to facilitate the smooth running of the unit.
• Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services.
• Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.
• Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the department.
• Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.
• Cover any sickness or absence with temporary staff.
• Maintain records of staff sickness and annual leave, implementing relevant actions in conjunction with Trust policies and procedures.
• Manage any departmental staff disciplinaries, grievances and capability issues in line with Trust policies and procedures, liaising with the Human Resources Department and Modern Matron / General Manager as appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the recruitment, selection and deployment of all grades of staff.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025