Job summary
Care of Older Adult/ Orthogeriatric- Elm. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 band 6 , 37.5 hours per week. We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking; self-motivated individual to join our Elm Ward 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 Charge nurse/ Ward Sister you will have proven organizational 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.

Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective, 24-hour nursing service for the ward / department area. To manage, support and develop the ward / department team and ensure that nursing practice and procedures conform to identified NMC and Trust policies and standards. To be a role model for all staff and ensure that the ward environment is a safe and effective learning area for staff and student nurses. To be an advanced clinical practitioner and support and direct the educational and training needs of the nursing team to enable the provision of a patient focused, evidence / research based nursing service. To be responsible for making the patient the focus of care within the ward environment.

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: 1. 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 2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability 3. Improving the experience of staff with disability 4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development 5. Making equalities mainstream

Details
Date posted: 02 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum plus HCA
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 197-AJ-R-8344a
Job locations: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 Register
• 1st Level Degree or equivalent
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD

Experience
Essential

• Minimum two years post-registration experience
• Experience of working within the multidiciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously
• Experience in shift leading

Desirable

• Able to do audits
• Able to mentor/teach

Knowledge
Essential

• Well developed interpersonal skill
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective decision making skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management

Desirable

• Experience as a clinical supervisor

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 contact details
Ward Manager: Claudette Lothian
Email: claudettelothian@nhs.net
Phone: 07818533532
We are an equal opportunities employer.