Job Summary
Providing high quality, effective and individualised nursing care to a variety of patients in a compassionate and caring way. Assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating care plans without supervision. Helping to lead and monitor the performance of the nursing team. Deputising for the Senior Nurse as required.

Main Duties of the Job

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of the patient. A holistic approach to caring should be planned that will include the appropriate level of physiological; pathological; spiritual, socio-economical and cultural aspects which influence the care of clients within your specific speciality.
• To lead the provision of care in accordance with St Mary's NHS Trust Policies reflecting current trends and developments in nursing and the NHS.
• Using specialised knowledge to take charge of the clinical needs of a group of defined patients and/or to take charge regularly of the clinical area and/or to take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the Ward / Department Manager, prioritising workload according to changing clinical need over a 24 period. Utilising appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
• In conjunction with the Ward / Department Manager provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers. Identify clinical risks and ensure that appropriate action is implemented in accordance with the Trust Risk Management policy.
• Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).

About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job Responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-WLCH-24
Job locations: St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• RSCN
• Experience of supervision of junior staff, Mentorship in practice or equivalent
• Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

• APLS

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 12 months at pay band 5 within the relevant speciality
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of change management - positive change agent

Skills
Essential

• For specialist areas able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own

Desirable

• Ability to take charge of a ward or part of a ward, delegate and supervise junior staff
• Leadership skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details:
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Natasha Addington
natasha.addington@nhs.net
02033127621