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

st georges nhs trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join their dynamic surgical team. The role involves managing patient care, leading a team, and ensuring high standards in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in an acute setting and possess strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers flexible working hours and various benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Well-being and staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work

On-site nursery

St George's arts club

Choir

Qualifications

• Band 6 senior staff nurse with strong commitment to collaborative work.
• Passion for delivering high-quality ward standards.

Responsibilities

• Take on the ‘Nurse in Charge’ role and deputise for the ward manager.
• Coordinate patients and staff daily, ensuring high standards of care.
• Lead own team, perform 1:1s and appraisals, and support roster management.
• Conduct quality audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Education

Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute surgical setting

Job description

Role Overview

Do you have an interest in making a difference in caring for general surgery and bariatric patients? Do you have great communication skills, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work well within a team? If the answer is yes, then come and join our supportive and friendly team on Gray ward. We are looking for band 6 senior staff nurses who appreciate the challenge and reward of working in a fast-paced environment where we provide life‑saving care.

Our General Surgery Department provides acute services to St Georges Hospitals and to an extensive tertiary network. Gray ward is a dynamic, high‐acuity, 32‑bedged general surgery ward with a primary focus on upper GI and colorectal specialties, while also treating urology, T&O, ENT, gynaecology and bariatric patients. You will be part of the team that looks after patients from arrival in A&E through to discharge, including complex nursing needs such as early deterioration detection, specialist drain and stoma care, complex pain and wound management, and parenteral nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Take on the ‘Nurse in Charge’ role and deputise for the ward manager in their absence.
• Coordinate patients and staff daily, ensuring high standards of care are maintained.
• Lead your own team of staff, perform 1:1s and appraisals, and support roster management.
• Conduct quality audit, incident investigation and other duties as assigned to improve patient care.
• Provide cover for other wards as required and support junior staff through role modelling, mentoring and encouragement.

Qualifications

• Band 6 senior staff nurse, with a minimum of 2 years experience in an acute surgical setting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Passion for delivering and maintaining high‑quality ward standards.
• Strong commitment to a supportive, respectful and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

• Career development and flexible working.
• Well‑being and staff recognition scheme.
• Optional benefits: Cycle to Work, on‑site nursery, St George’s arts club, choir and more.

Working Hours

This is a full‑time position with a variety of shifts including nights and weekends. We offer a flexible rostering approach to support a good work‑life balance, with forward rotation of shifts, sufficient rest periods after nights and up to 5 shift requests per month in addition to annual leave entitlement.

Application

Informal visits are welcomed. The main duties for this role are detailed in the attached job description and person specification. Please read the documents to further your understanding.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.

Advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025