Job summary
This is a clinical role whereby the post holder will be responsible for the provision of quality patient care through clear clinical leadership. You will be expected to deputise for the ward manger in their absence. Effectively manage and lead the nursing team and work proactively with the multidisciplinary team in conjunction with the Ward manger.

The post holder will act as a resource and have specialist interest in teaching and development of the nursing staff whilst ensuring mandatory and in house training is maintained

Main duties of the job

• To act as deputy to the Ward Manager as required.
• Supporting the Ward Manager in providing a unified approach to high standards of patient care.
• To create an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and empowers staff to develop high levels of clinical skills and autonomy.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

"We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR)."

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Teaching Course, and experience of teaching and assessing
• Evidence of on-going professional development

Desirable

• Course and/or experience in Quality Improvement Project

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, able to build effective relationships and supervise junior staff and students
• Skilled in risk assessment, prioritisation, and time management, able to work independently while recognising own limitations and seeking support appropriately

Desirable

• Clinical Experience in Looking after private Patients
• Experience in supporting complex discharge of patients

Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential

• Strong leadership and motivational abilities, supporting and coordinating staff through change

Desirable

• Experience in service improvement, policy change, and resource management, including stock control and supervision of staff

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick ParK Hospital
Watford Road , Harrow
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Nurse Manager
Arif Akbar
arif.akbar@nhs.net
02088695040

Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year
per annum Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-9952LC
Job locations
Northwick ParK Hospital
Watford Road , Harrow
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
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