Staff Nurse - Maternity Cover-Medical/Stroke Rehab/Surgical Ward

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in London is seeking a Staff Nurse for its busy surgical ward. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in a similar environment and a valid NMC registration. The role includes providing individualized patient care and supporting the management of the ward. We are looking for a dedicated nurse who can lead shifts and participate in team training. Excellent staff-to-patient ratios are a highlight of our service.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration required.
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience required.
• Experience in a similar ward environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of patient care.
• Ensure a welcoming and safe environment for patients.
• Participate in operational management of the department.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Shift Management

Team Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Diploma/degree in relevant subject

Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine

Job description

Overview

Staff Nurse - Maternity Cover - Medical/Stroke Rehab/Surgical Ward at The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Please note, only applications received through the employer's website will be reviewed.

Would you like to join London’s leading nursing team? We are looking for a Staff Nurse to join our busy surgical ward, St Francis, our 15 bedded ward specialising in providing care to a variety of surgical specialties, including urology, gastrointestinal surgery and plastics/cosmetic surgery.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have been working in a similar environment and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. Ideally, you will have worked in a ward specialising in stroke rehabilitation. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios.

About us

Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns

Job responsibilities

• To assist in the planning and the delivery of individualised, safe, effective and evidence based patient care
• To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families.
• To participate in the efficient operational management of the department and undertake shift leading responsibility on a regular basis.
• To deputise for the Ward Manager and Deputy ward Manager
• To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service
• To undertake the Duty Manager role
• To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders
• To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role
• To participate in presenting and delivering teaching sessions for the clinical staff

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
• Diploma/degree in relevant subject
• Post registration qualification in stroke or acute Medicine or demonstrate relevant experience and competency in area of specialities
• 2 years post registration experience in one of the specialities of the ward
• Experience of Shift Management and Leading a team
• Evidence of ongoing training and commitment to development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth