Sister/Charge Nurse - Blundell ward

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS foundation trust in London as a Sister/Charge Nurse on Blundell ward, specializing in head and neck cancer and related surgical care. In this essential leadership role, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care while managing resources effectively. This opportunity is perfect for a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to enhance their clinical and leadership capabilities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing with a focus on oncology and surgical specialties.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of Blundell ward ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and patient flow, including discharge planning.
• Support staff health and well-being through effective mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Resource Management

Clinical Governance

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse

Job description

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An exciting job opportunity has arisen to support Blundell ward as a substantive Ward Manager.

A ward specialising in head and neck cancer, oncology, haematology and ear, nose and throat including both surgical and medical specialities. The ward particularly specialise in caring for patients with airway concerns and those with altered airways including tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care.

Blundell Ward is based on the Guys Site with 24 beds including 4 side rooms.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced and skilled leader to join our dedicated nursing team on Blundell ward. In this leadership role, you will oversee the smooth operation of the ward, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient resource management, and the well-being of both staff and patients.

If you're a passionate and experienced leading nurse looking to enhance your clinical and leadership skills while playing a key role in service development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

You will be supported by a team of deputy managers, a Matron, a Head of Nursing and a Practice Development Nurse to thrive and develop within the Surgical Oncology directorate.

Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Interview Date: 9th July 2025

Leadership and Remodelling

Staff Management, Education and Training

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

Service Development

Providing high quality care and assurance

Supporting Staff health and wellbeing

Operational management and patient flow including discharge planning

Managing budgets and Safe staffing

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We

provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health

sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s

biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ashley Sartini Job title: Surgical Oncology Matron Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07935341904

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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