Senior Staff Nurse | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Nurse to join the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team. This role involves providing high-quality care to critically ill children while supporting junior staff and leading clinical efforts in a dynamic setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in paediatric care, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering compassionate, evidence-based healthcare. Opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Paediatric ICU or similar high-acuity setting.
• Ability to provide evidence-based nursing care to critically ill children.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing clinical situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain standards of nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide specialized nursing care and support to junior staff.
• Deal with complex situations and take action in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We are excited to welcome a passionate and driven Band 6 Nurse to join our dynamic Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) team at St Mary’s Hospital, part of the West London Children’s Healthcare collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed nursing professional who thrives in high-acuity settings and wants to make a real difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families. As a Band 6 Nurse in our specialist PICU, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to infants, children, and young people with complex and life-threatening conditions. You’ll play a key role in the delivery of safe, compassionate care while also acting as a clinical leader, supporting junior staff, coordinating care pathways, and contributing to the smooth, effective running of the unit. St Mary’s Hospital offers a uniquely supportive and collaborative environment, where you’ll work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team and benefit from the collective strength of the West London Children’s Healthcare collaboration, a network committed to innovation, shared learning, and excellence in paediatric care.

Whether you’re aiming to deepen your PICU expertise or step confidently into a leadership role, we will support you every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your paediatric nursing journey within a forward-thinking, patient-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will work with the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team. In addition, he/she will provide specialised nursing care and/or support and deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical area. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations.
• Following progression through the foundation gateway, the post holder will be supported to develop the skills and knowledge to progress through the second gateway when they will be expected to carry out all relevant duties without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
• To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

About the Employer

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Benefits and Values

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.

Additional Information

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025