Job Summary
This is the perfect opportunity to be part of a diverse team providing assessment, diagnostics, treatment, advice and referrals. As a UTC Senior Nurse you will be a key figure in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department in South East London.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* To monitor and manage the UTC patient case list.
* Effectively delegate tasks to staff on shift, providing safe and efficient care.
* Perform streaming safely and efficiently, assigning patients to the correct department and under the correct priority level.
* Provide a safe ED/UTC front door for patients and staff.
* To perform diagnostics including ECGs, bloods, and urinalysis.
* To provide reassurance to patients, families, and carers.
* Follow diagnostic and referral pathways.
* Effective communication with a range of inter‑professional teams for patient referrals.
* Contribute to specific care guidelines and standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy.
* To implement Health and Safety and Risk Management appropriate to area of work.
* To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership.
* Contribute to and manage various elements of auditing in the UTC.
* Provide immediate life support.
About Us
Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population. This role will be part of an exciting opportunity to work with leading specialists in the creation of an innovative new Urgent Treatment Centre.
Why Work for Greenwich Health?
* We are a local organisation owned by our local GP Practices we care what happens in Greenwich and want to make a difference to our patients and our partners.
* We have a not‑for‑profit ethos which means any surplus is reinvested into developing the business, developing our staff, and supporting our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future.
* We offer competitive remuneration as well as other benefits including: NHS Pension, Occupational sickness pay entitlement, Counselling services, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Private Healthcare Membership – Benenden Healthcare.
* Through our partnerships in our local healthcare environment, we can develop shared posts for example, with the hospital trust and our GP practices.
* You will have ongoing support and mentorship.
* We have developed a UTC model which aims to develop a stress‑free and supportive working environment.
* We have developed a working culture which harnesses openness and togetherness which has resulted in high staff retention rates.
Details
Date posted
30 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,700 to £49,010 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
U0055-25-0084
Job Locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
Qualifications
Professional Registration Essential
* Mandatory registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
* Minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience.
* In depth therapeutic and clinical knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidence‑based healthcare.
* Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable form to a variety of audiences.
* Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
* Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision.
Desirable
* Recent post registration experience in clinical assessment.
* A background in ED.
Skills Essential
* Self‑Motivation
* Adaptable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer Details
Greenwich Health Ltd
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
Employer's website https://www.greenwich-health.com/
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