Staff Nurse - Day Surgery Ward - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension: matched scheme up to 10%

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for a 12-month maternity cover in our Day Surgery Ward in central London. You will care for patients before and after planned procedures, supporting admission, recovery and discharge home with a focus on patient reassurance and safety.

Active NMC registration and 1–2 years' post-registration experience on an acute surgical ward, including ophthalmic and general surgery, are essential. Flexibility for mixed shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration.
• At least 1–2 years of post-registration experience on an acute surgical ward.
• Experience caring for patients pre- and post-surgery, including discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients from admission to discharge.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care.
• Administer medicines in line with policies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for safe discharges.
• Keep accurate records and share knowledge with colleagues.

Skills

NMC registration

Acute surgical ward experience

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working a mix of early, late and long day shifts. The service operates from 7.00am to 8.30pm. One late or long shift each week finishes at 9.30pm to support evening day case theatre lists.

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract starting 1st February 2027

Join our Day Surgery Unit as a Band 5 Staff Nurse and play an important part in helping patients feel confident and cared for throughout their surgical journey. This 12-month maternity cover opportunity offers the chance to work with patients having a variety of planned procedures, supporting them from admission through to recovery and safe discharge home.

You will join a team that works closely together and values the personal side of nursing as much as clinical skill. If you enjoy the pace and variety of day surgery, building trust with patients and seeing the difference you have made in a single day, we would love to hear from you.

A little about the role

specialties, including ophthalmology and general surgery. You will support patients from admission through to recovery and, often, discharge on the same day, making sure they have the information and reassurance they need to recover at home.

We are looking for a nurse with acute surgical ward experience, particularly in ophthalmic and general surgery, who enjoys the pace and variety of day surgery. You will use your clinical skills to care for patients safely before and after their procedures, while taking time to listen, answer questions and help them feel at ease. Working closely with your ward colleagues, consultants and the wider clinical team, you will help make each patient's experience as smooth as possible.

This is a 12-month maternity cover opportunity. We are ideally looking for someone to start on 1 February 2027, although we can be flexible with the start date for the right person. The role includes one late or long shifts each week, finishing at 9.30pm, to support patients on the ward during the evening.

What you'll be doing

• Assess and care for patients from admission to discharge, adapting your approach to their individual needs.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care so patients feel prepared, supported and safe.
• Recognise and elevate changes in a patient's condition so they receive timely care.
• Administer medicines, including intravenous medicines, in line with your competence and Clinic policies
• Work with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and plan safe discharges.
• Keep clear, accurate records to support continuity of care.
• Share your knowledge with students and new colleagues and take charge of the ward when senior staff are absent, where appropriate.

What we're looking for:

• Active NMC registration
• At least one to two years of post-registration experience working on an acute surgical ward.
• Experience caring for patients before and after surgery, including assessing their needs and recognising when to elevate concerns
• Knowledge of general surgery and ophthalmic care.
• Clear communication and a caring approach to patients and colleagues.

What you'll be part of

In our Day Surgery Ward, you will join a nursing team caring for patients before and after a wide range of planned procedures. Days can be busy, with patients arriving, recovering and preparing to go home, so colleagues work closely together to make sure each person receives safe, attentive care.

The personal details matter here. Taking time to answer a question, noticing when someone needs reassurance and making sure they feel ready to recover at home can make a real difference to a patient's experience. You will be part of a team that supports one another throughout the day and takes pride in the care it provides.

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead.

Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues in specialist teams and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care.

We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

This is a 12-month maternity cover opportunity, and you will be a valued member of the team throughout your time with us. If you would like to continue your career at The London Clinic afterwards, you will be welcome to apply for suitable vacancies as they arise.

What's in it for you

• Life insurance: Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full time or part time.
• Pension: Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up to 10% contributions.
• Employee assistance programme: From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service is available to support you.
• Blue Light Card: Access thousands of discounts across supermarkets, holidays, fashion, technology and days out.
• Cycle to work: Access tax free benefits while supporting a healthier and greener commute.
• Electric car scheme: Make switching to a cleaner vehicle simpler and more affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant: Enjoy a variety of tasty and healthy meals at a lower cost.
• Recognition programmes: Celebrate achievements and make sure great work is recognised.

How to find us

Our main hospital is based at:

Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

• Oxford Circus
• Bond Street
• Baker Street
• Great Portland Street

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have the skills and experience for the role, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you