Sister/Charge Nurse - Harrison Wing

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Harrison Wing, focusing on HIV and Neurology care. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and leadership skills, with experience in managing nursing teams. Responsibilities include overseeing patient care, participating in quality improvement projects, and leading a multidisciplinary team. A degree in nursing and relevant experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage nursing teams.
• Dedication to clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee quality improvement projects and service development.
• Manage the nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Management skills

Education

Registered Nurse on the NMC register

Degree or equivalent qualification in HIV

Evidence of ongoing post-registration courses

Leadership course

Job description

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse – Harrison Wing

Closing date: 30 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Charge Nurse / Senior Sister post to work across the Harrison Wing Outpatients and Neurology Outpatients Departments. The post would suit an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced senior nurse with at least 2 years experience in a leadership role. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, as well as managerial and leadership skills. You will be expected to manage and lead the nursing teams, set and maintain clinical and professional standards.

Participation in the management structure of the unit is key, with responsibilities for quality improvement projects and service development initiatives. Over 4000 patients are registered for care at the Harrison Wing, making it one of the biggest and busiest HIV outpatient departments in the capital. We provide a wide range of services to our patients, including Nurse‑Led and Pharmacy‑Led Clinics, Metabolic Clinic, Young Adults Clinic, HIV and Hepatitis Coinfection Clinic, Women’s Health, Health Advisor, Health Navigator, Peer Mentor support, Psychology Support.

You will oversee the Neurology Outpatients Department, which includes both Neurofibromatosis and Neurology clinics. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including Clinical Nurse Specialists, Social Workers, Physiotherapists, administrative teams and doctors.

Main Duties of the Job

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated nurse to lead a team dedicated to delivering holistic care with compassion and commitment to meeting the varied needs of our patients.

We require individuals who are passionate about HIV and Neurology nursing with strong leadership skills and a positive attitude towards change. You must demonstrate dedication to maintaining the high clinical standards we aspire to and ensure our exceptional service continues to develop.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the unit, providing professional leadership within the clinical area and direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the team.

The Harrison wing is committed to audit and research. We have close links with local, nationally renowned educational providers which enables us to provide a wide range of educational programmes.

About Us

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, 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 around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job Responsibilities

Applicants are expected to clearly demonstrate experience of and interest in HIV at both the application form and interview stages of the recruitment process.

Clinical Leadership and Managerial

• Lead the department team and build successful links between key professionals to support and promote effective multidisciplinary teamworking.
• Manage the department nursing staff, ensuring patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
• Be wholly accountable for practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
• Communicate effectively and liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care within the trust and in the community.
• Act as a professional nurse leader and role model to staff, applying clinical skills of the highest standard and taking a proactive approach to the development of clinical competence in self and others.
• Maximise use of clinical resources, implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge arrangements.
• Monitor monthly budget statements, identify trends, understand spending patterns to stay within budget and take action as required.
• Comply with the trust’s standing financial instructions.
• Ensure the department has adequate resources/equipment to provide an effective service.
• Develop and maintain effective channels of communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Inform the Matron of any changes that may affect safe competent practice.
• Participate in nursing and multi‑professional research, audit and quality initiatives, implementing actions identified from these initiatives.
• Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff, bringing instances to the attention of the Matron/Head of Nursing for the area.
• Lead and support the ward team through changes, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
• Deputise for the Matron as appropriate.
• Administer prescribed medication, including injectables.
• Interpret information and take appropriate action in emergencies, leading others to do the same.
• Advocate for patients, ensuring a patient‑orientated approach to the delivery of care and meeting standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• Recognise and avoid situations detrimental to the health and well‑being of individuals.

Staff Management, Education and Training

• Motivate, develop, support and identify training needs for department staff.
• Implement and work within the trust’s HR policies on all staffing matters, including sickness, capability and disciplinary issues, with HR and the Matron as appropriate.
• Recruit, select, appoint and retain staff with the Matron and HR.
• Use available strategies to retain and motivate staff, e.g., flexible working policy.
• Participate in appraisals and set objectives for junior staff to enable effective contribution.
• Ensure written induction programmes are available and utilised for all new staff.
• Ensure that relevant clinical teaching programmes are in place and maintain accurate training records.
• Actively participate in teaching of junior staff and students.
• Ensure nursing staff receive appropriate training and professional education in accordance with the NMC’s PREP recommendations.
• Ensure staff attend mandatory training sessions and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with affiliated institutes of higher education to support learning for pre‑ and post‑registration learners.
• Participate in education and assessment of staff undertaking specialist courses or further education programmes.
• Keep abreast of developments and research in nursing practice.
• Adhere to trust and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure optimal skill mix within the department/ward, reviewing the mix and monitoring the use of bank and agency staff.
• Organise team meetings at an appropriate frequency, recording and circulating minutes.
• Communicate effectively within the department at all times and encourage exchange of ideas and evidence‑based practice.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

• Ensure care delivery meets the standards set by the trust.
• Maintain highest standards of infection prevention and control at all times.
• Demonstrate commitment to research, evidence‑based practice, audit and education.
• Contribute to reconfiguration projects, service redesign, developments and directorate business planning as required.
• Proactively manage risk, clinical incidents, complaints, and report incidents in accordance with the trust policies.
• Undertake clinical and associated audits as appropriate.
• Record and report incidents, accidents and complaints in line with trust policy and initiate investigations as required.
• Comply with the trust’s framework for clinical governance.
• Assist in investigation and timely resolution of complaints, incidents and comments.

Service Development

• Lead on the implementation of the clinical and organisational model for the area.
• Ensure the area is based on sound business projections, good financial planning and delivered within available resources.
• Contribute to and be aware of the business plan and its implications for service delivery and nursing.
• Monitor overall activity for the area.
• Identify opportunities to develop new ways of working and challenge, change and expand roles.
• Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience to address concerns in a timely manner.
• Assist with development, implementation and evaluation of departmental protocols ensuring coherence and consistency.
• Undertake audit and monitoring of the department and participate in implementing changes to improve service delivery.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register. Hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in HIV.
• Evidence of ongoing post‑registration courses in relevant speciality.
• Leadership course.

Strengths of Clinical Leadership

• Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality.
• Proven listening skills with ability to manage complex situations and deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes appropriately.
• Ability to clinically lead and influence staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills.

Values and Behaviours

• Demonstrates trust values and behaviours.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous convictions is required.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust