Senior Staff Nurse | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in the UK seeks a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join their team on Gray ward. You will lead patient care from A&E through to discharge, manage roster and support junior staff. Ideal candidates have experience in acute surgical settings and strong leadership skills. This role offers career development and benefits such as flexible working and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience and interest in general surgery, upper GI, colorectal, bariatric and complex nursing care are encouraged.
• Band 6 senior staff nurse qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care of patients from A&E through to discharge.
• Act as Nurse in Charge and deputise for the ward manager when absent.
• Perform roster management, quality audit and incident investigation.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute surgical setting

Job description

Overview

Do you have an interest in making a difference in caring for general surgery and bariatric patients? Great communication, excellent organisational skills and a team‑oriented mindset are essential. Join our supportive and friendly team on Gray ward as a band 6 senior staff nurse and work in a fast‑paced environment that delivers life‑saving care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care of patients from A&E through to discharge, including complex short and long stay patients.
• Act as Nurse in Charge and deputise for the ward manager when absent.
• Perform roster management, quality audit, incident investigation and maintain high standards of care.
• Support junior staff through role modelling, encouraging and 1:1 appraisals.
• Assist with cover for other wards and manage complex nutritional, stoma, drain and wound needs.

Qualifications

• Band 6 senior staff nurse with a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute surgical setting.
• Experience and interest in general surgery, upper GI, colorectal, bariatric and complex nursing care are encouraged.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Career development, flexible working and wellbeing support.
• Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, on‑site nursery, arts club and choir.
• Comprehensive induction, orientation and support networks for continued professional development.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff. This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025.