Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Band 6

We have an exciting position on St Mary Abbots Ward and are looking for an excellent role model with relevant clinical acute surgical experience in colorectal cancer care, upper and lower GI surgery, stoma nursing and plastic surgery.

We are a diverse and dynamic team, where you will have the opportunity to manage and act as a preceptor for a group of staff where you can share your clinical expertise and develop your team.

You will have an opportunity to share your clinical expertise through training, practice development and education. There will be opportunities to lead on specific managerial tasks and projects as delegated as well as representing the Sister / Charge Nurse at directorate and Trust meetings. If you are interested in developing your managerial ambitions, then St Mary Abbots Ward is for you., Ensuring the effective running of the clinical area in the absence of the sister / charge nurse. Lead a specific team of nurses and provide clinical and managerial leadership to the multi- professional team in that area. Role modelling expert clinical care, sharing this clinical expertise through practice development, education, mentorship and preceptorship. Leading on specific management tasks and projects as delegated by the sister / charge nurse. Representing the sister / charge nurse at directorate and trust meetings.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.