Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 band 7 Ward Sister post. We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking; self-motivated individual to join our Ward 18 senior nursing team.
The successful candidates will have responsibility for providing leadership to the team ensuring that care standards are monitored and maintained at the highest level as well as working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a quality service for patients.
As a Senior staff nurse you will have proven organisational and management skills and will be able to motivate and effectively lead the ward team in delivering high quality care to our patients. You will be a clinical role model and have a willingness to develop the team as well as your own professional growth. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. You must have 2 years' experience at Band 6 Level or more within an acute setting or care of the elderly.
Main duties of the job
Main duties
Continually assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care in order to ensure the provision of a high standard of care.
Personally deliver a high standard of care to a group of patients, acting as a team leader / named nurse and clinical role model at all times.
Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.
Transports / manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to NMC, statutory and Trust polices.
Ensures all aspects of clinical care including interventions and investigations are performed, assessed and reported upon in a timely fashion and in a manner consistent with legislation, policy and procedures.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum plus HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-HF7931
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Matron, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.
Deputises for the Matron in their absence seeking advice from the Senior Matron or HoN where appropriate.
Leads the nursing team, taking responsibility with support and guidance from Matron
and/or the Workforce Development Manager, for personnel management and participating in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff and students to the clinical area.
Assist in developing the ward philosophy and framework of care in line with unit /organisational, beliefs / values.
Where necessary, investigates the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and initiates corrective action with the guidance of the Ward Manager and Matron, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.
Ensures all Trust / Directorate nursing policies and procedures to include EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Movement and Handling are adhered to.
Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable nurses to deliver care with efficiency and safety.
Covers the medical bleep rota when required, being available for clinical advice and responsible for the assessment of staffing needs.
Ensures the clinical environment is conductive to learning and development to maximize the potential of nursing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Works in close partnership and co-operation with the Matron, thus ensuring effective management of the clinical area.
Deputises for the Matron in their absence seeking advice from the Senior Matron or HoN where appropriate.
Leads the nursing team, taking responsibility with support and guidance from Matron
and/or the Workforce Development Manager, for personnel management and participating in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new staff and students to the clinical area.
Assist in developing the ward philosophy and framework of care in line with unit /organisational, beliefs / values.
Where necessary, investigates the nursing aspect of complaints, accidents and clinical incidents and initiates corrective action with the guidance of the Ward Manager and Matron, reporting any serious or untoward incidents in line with Trust policy.
Ensures all Trust / Directorate nursing policies and procedures to include EC Directives, Health and Safety at work, COSHH and Movement and Handling are adhered to.
Ensures all equipment and supplies in the clinical area are maintained to enable nurses to deliver care with efficiency and safety.
Covers the medical bleep rota when required, being available for clinical advice and responsible for the assessment of staffing needs.
Ensures the clinical environment is conductive to learning and development to maximize the potential of nursing staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Educated to first level degree or equivalent experience
* Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
* Further relevant training
Desirable
* Masters degree
* Clinical background
Experience
Essential
* Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role in an acute healthcare environment.
* Experience of leading and motivating a team
* Leading service changes to improve performance and leading projects
* Identifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes
Desirable
* Responsible for a budget and budget setting
* Business case development and annual planning, longer term planning
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Awareness of current legislation and developments and agenda within the NHS, particularly in relation to 18 weeks RTT.
* Financial procedures including budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
* Business planning /annual planning/long term planning
* In depth understanding of change management
* Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office
* Knowledge of service improvements/transformation and project management
* Good analytical and problem solving skills - ability to analyse highly complex data/information and make judgements/draw conclusions - including ability to respond to unexpected demands
* Risk management and governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal - able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation with individuals and groups including stakeholders
* Ability to embrace, lead and drive change
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and direct the work of others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term
* Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and services
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Educated to first level degree or equivalent experience
* Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience at post graduate level
* Further relevant training
Desirable
* Masters degree
* Clinical background
Experience
Essential
* Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role in an acute healthcare environment.
* Experience of leading and motivating a team
* Leading service changes to improve performance and leading projects
* Identifying and interpreting national policy and implementing required changes
Desirable
* Responsible for a budget and budget setting
* Business case development and annual planning, longer term planning
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Awareness of current legislation and developments and agenda within the NHS, particularly in relation to 18 weeks RTT.
* Financial procedures including budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes
* Business planning /annual planning/long term planning
* In depth understanding of change management
* Able to use IT systems including Microsoft Office
* Knowledge of service improvements/transformation and project management
* Good analytical and problem solving skills - ability to analyse highly complex data/information and make judgements/draw conclusions - including ability to respond to unexpected demands
* Risk management and governance
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to work independently and make autonomous decisions
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal - able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information and use persuasion, influencing and negotiation with individuals and groups including stakeholders
* Ability to embrace, lead and drive change
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and direct the work of others and adjust plans as required both in the short and long term
* Able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role Demonstrates a strong desire to improve performance and services
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).
Additional information
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
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
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Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Employer's website
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