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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Ward 2

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: C9365-26-0711

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and compassionate nurse leader to join our Surgical Care Group as Ward Manager for Ward 2.

Ward 2 is a busy 22 bed acute medical ward specialising in diabetic and endocrine medicine. Patients on our ward have complex needs and you will be liaising with the wider MDT to meet the needs of our patients. As a Sister/ Charge Nurse you will be expected to support the management structure to provide a consistent high standard of nursing practice with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards.

As Ward Manager, you will provide strong clinical, professional, and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care whilst achieving key quality, workforce, and performance objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Band 6 or existing Band 7 nurse who is committed to developing high-performing teams and enhancing the experience of both patients and staff.

If you think this is the post for you, please contact Claire Workman via email: [email protected] to arrange an informal visit or discuss the post further.

Main duties of the job

To always ensure a high standard of nursing care through the effective managementof staff and resources on his/her allocated department.

To demonstrate strong clinical leadership in stressful and challenging situations.

To promote a positive approach to new challenges and creative ways of working.

To act as advocate for their designated area and liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to co-ordinate all aspects of patient care in the best interests of the patient and family.

To ensure effective training and educational programmes are available by liaising with appropriate personnel to meet the training and educational needs of nurses in the clinical area. This post carries continuing responsibility for the management of the Ward, including the deployment and supervision of staff.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Secondment

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9365-26-0711

Job locations

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Clinical Governance

Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

Contribute to quality improvement.

To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation.

To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.

To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management

To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management.

Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care.

Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance.

To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management.

To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

Contribute to the development of services.

Staff Development

To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University.

To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.

Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work.

To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.

To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.
Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework.

Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel

To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments.

To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional/Clinical Leadership

Accept personal responsibility and accountability for your infection prevention and control practice. Ensure that you are familiar with, and comply with, all relevant policies. Ensure that you receive mandatory updates in infection control.

Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.

Develop practice in addressing individuals health and wellbeing needs.

Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care, co-ordinating the holistic needs of the patients. To be responsible for the organisation of nursing care of the patients who have been assigned to the team.

To take measures to ensure the safety of patients, which always includes delegation of patient care to nurses with the appropriate levels of skills. To report any untoward incidents/accidents to Matron/Directorate Manager.

Establish and maintain communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

Clinical Governance

Promote best practice in health, safety and security.

Contribute to quality improvement.

To facilitate research-based practice within their Ward and ensure appropriate implementation.

To ensure that nursing procedures are implemented and maintained in accordance with the Policies of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

To ensure good standards of practice in the Ward through effective quality assurance measures such as clinical audit programmes.

To ensure all staff are conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.

To monitor the safe and effective use of all equipment and the economic use of supplies, ordering replacement equipment together with maintenance of that equipment.

Management

To ensure that a duty rota for the staff within the Ward will provide effective and well-balanced cover to meet with the requirements of a 24-hour service and always ensures the presence of a suitably qualified and experienced nurse. Considering the budgetary constraints.

To liaise with other Ward/Department Managers within the Directorate and other Directorates as necessary to place workload and skill mix as effectively as possible. To inform and discuss with Matron/Directorate Manager any problems regarding nurse management.

Allocate, co-ordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals.

To manage the Ward/Unit allocated budget effectively to remain within financial constraints.

To ensure effective two-way communication with all disciplines so that patients receive optimum care.

Plan, obtain and deploy physical and/or financial resources.

To provide information for and participate in studies to determine workloads, patient dependency and quality assurance.

To maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of Ward management.

To participate in a rota of cover in the absence of Matron/Directorate Manager.

Contribute to the development of services.

Staff Development

To ensure all staff reach their full potential by enabling them to develop professional, clinical, managerial and communication skills, which will be identified through the use of IPR.

To plan and participate in the teaching programmes of learners in accordance with their objectives, working closely with the University.

To develop the role of nursing within their specialty Ward and undertake training and assessment to extend clinical skills as appropriate to the Ward.

To identify areas for development of skills in accordance with the NMC guidelines.

Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work.

To always maintain a professional attitude, developing the role of the nurse in the best interest of the patient and professional in accordance with the NMC Code.

To promote a positive attitude for the profession and the Trust within which you are working.

To be aware of personal and professional development. To attend courses and conferences as appropriate to the service and individual development.

To be conversant and comply with Trust Policies and regulations, and attend compulsory lectures as instructed.
Participate in research projects where appropriate, reporting findings within a multi-disciplinary framework.

Implement research where appropriate.

Personnel

To participate in the selection, interviewing and induction of new members of staff. To be involved in manpower requirements in line with identified service developments.

To monitor staff performance and organise staff appraisals.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

First Level NMC Registration.
Degree or working towards.
Evidence of significant Continuing Professional
Development.
Evidence of management experience/training.
NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Desirable

Masters Degree

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.
Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care
Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance
Credible clinical expert
Evidence of research based practice.
Organisational skills.
Fully aware of clinical governance agenda.
Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.
Proven management skills.
Able to promote equality, diversity and rights.
Fully aware of principles of infection control.
Fully aware of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Advanced communication skills.
Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.
Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice.
Calm under pressure.
High professional standards.
Flexible.
Committed to quality improvement.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience at Band 6 within related specialty.

Qualifications

Essential

First Level NMC Registration.
Degree or working towards.
Evidence of significant Continuing Professional
Development.
Evidence of management experience/training.
NMC recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification

Desirable

Masters Degree

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Evidence of being up to date with current issues relating to professional practice.
Knowledge of key national policy drivers for Acute care
Can demonstrate practical application of quality standards within the clinical setting e.g. Care Quality Commission, NICE guidance
Able to demonstrate effective management of, staff and student, experience and performance
Credible clinical expert
Evidence of research based practice.
Organisational skills.
Fully aware of clinical governance agenda.
Experience and knowledge within the specialty or related field.
Proven management skills.
Able to promote equality, diversity and rights.
Fully aware of principles of infection control.
Fully aware of health and safety issues.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Advanced communication skills.
Assertive, enthusiastic, dynamic.
Demonstrate initiative, motivation and ability to put things into practice.
Calm under pressure.
High professional standards.
Flexible.
Committed to quality improvement.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Telephonist/Receptionist

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 25,272 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 232-COR-8266410

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our front of house Reception Team at Harplands Hospital where we provide a 24-hour 7-day service. The post is part time, 24 hours per week.

In return we offer:

A competitive progressive salary, competitive staff benefits

Individual Personal Development Plan, excellent pension scheme available

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Receptionist/Telephonist service at Harplands Hospital, ensuring that all duties are carried out accurately and efficiently and that confidentiality is maintained.

To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

232-COR-8266410

Job locations

Harplands Hospital Main Reception

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for receiving telephone calls in a professional, polite manner and redirecting calls to respective departments and undertaking various front of house reception duties.

You must have a calm disposition, well organised, have a flexible approach, ability to work on your own and to be a team player with excellent communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative is essential.

Experience in operating a computerised switchboard, the ability to follow Trust procedures and maintain records is essential.

You will be expected to provide cover for other staff for annual leave and other absences.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be responsible for receiving telephone calls in a professional, polite manner and redirecting calls to respective departments and undertaking various front of house reception duties.

You must have a calm disposition, well organised, have a flexible approach, ability to work on your own and to be a team player with excellent communication skills. The ability to work under pressure and use your own initiative is essential.

Experience in operating a computerised switchboard, the ability to follow Trust procedures and maintain records is essential.

You will be expected to provide cover for other staff for annual leave and other absences.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Operational switchboard and reception experience

Desirable

Working in a busy office environment will be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Flexibility, good communication skills, ability to prioritise.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Operational switchboard and reception experience

Desirable

Working in a busy office environment will be an advantage

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education

Knowledge and skills

Essential

Flexibility, good communication skills, ability to prioritise.

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital Main Reception

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital Main Reception

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Physiotherapy Assistant

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 232-AUC-8280311

Job summary

The Physiotherapy assistants will work alongside and support the qualified physiotherapists; The post holder will assist in the rehabilitation of Service users within the Harplands Hospital who are experiencing reduced mobility or musculoskeletal problems. The Post holder will support service users who are experiencing mental health and Physical health issues.

The post holder will work under the guidance of Physiotherapists and ward manager.

The post holder will predominantly work between 8-4 with some flexibility required around service user need.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Taking patients to therapy or treatments

Assist in the delivery of care plans Recording Treatment activity in electronic patient records

Consulting with nursing staff and Physiotherapists

Prioritising patients in caseload Preparing equipment and reporting any defects Assisting service users during sessions with Physiotherapists

Supporting service users in the use of aids and appliances. This will include demonstrating how the support aids work

To support group activities within all wards.

Liaise and communicate with other agencies and community teams where necessary on behalf of the service user, under the supervision of the Physiotherapist . Must be able to adapt communication style to service users where there are barriers to understanding.

To be able to assess service user in the use of walking aids, including risk assessment.

To identify and solve wheelchair, orthotics or mobility aids problems and to contact necessary services.

Follow departmental policies, procedures and SOPs and participate in their amendment

To monitor and order stock for Physiotherapists.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-AUC-8280311

Job locations

Harplands Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description documents for more information on the role and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description documents for more information on the role and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths ? NVQ 2/3 or recognised equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Have experience of working in a Mental health setting. ? Physiotherapy experience.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic administration and clerical skills. ? To show initiative. ? Ability to recognise own limitations. ? Ability to work in a team. ? Effective interpersonal skills. ? Able to prioritise. ? Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately. ? Computer literacy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths ? NVQ 2/3 or recognised equivalent.

Experience

Essential

Have experience of working in a Mental health setting. ? Physiotherapy experience.

Knowledge

Essential

Basic administration and clerical skills. ? To show initiative. ? Ability to recognise own limitations. ? Ability to work in a team. ? Effective interpersonal skills. ? Able to prioritise. ? Able to deal with difficult situations appropriately. ? Computer literacy.

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Bank Paediatric Recovery Nurse

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: B0263-26-0408

Job summary

We are currently looking for an experienced Bank Paediatric Recovery Nurse to join our HDU / ITU team here at The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.

Main duties of the job

The Bank Recovery Nurse will be responsible for providing level 2 critical care patient undergoing invasive procedures who have been admitted to the hospital, as well as those admitted via the medical ward. Additionally, they will deliver level 3 critical care as required and offer support to the wards through the Outreach Service.

About us

Located in leafy St Johns Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St Johns.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0263-26-0408

Job locations

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients
Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room
Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care.
Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient.
Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas
Active member of the emergency response team.
Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty)
Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment.
Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
Effective management of resources within the department

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing, planning, delivering and evaluation of a high level of critical care for patients
Delivery of a high level of post anaesthetic care for patients within the Theatre Recovery Room
Working with the Anaesthetic team to deliver high quality, safe patient care.
Delivering an Outreach service to the ward, offering support and guidance in the care of the acutely unwell patient.
Promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, visitors and staff to the clinical areas
Active member of the emergency response team.
Participation in the on-call rota and internal rotation of shift (inc night duty)
Exhibiting a high level of teamwork with the unit and in the wider hospital environment.
Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the HDU and Theatre Suite, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives.
Effective management of resources within the department

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Registered Nurse
Paediatric recovery experience
Teaching/Mentorship qualification
Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Recovery Nurse
Experience within the Independent sector
Experience in undertaking clinical
audit/s
Understanding of clinical governance and implications for practice
Understanding of HR processes

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Registered Nurse
Paediatric recovery experience
Teaching/Mentorship qualification
Minimum 3 years experience within the role of Recovery Nurse
Experience within the Independent sector
Experience in undertaking clinical
audit/s
Understanding of clinical governance and implications for practice
Understanding of HR processes

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

Address

60 Grove End Road

St John’s Wood

London

NW8 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Deputy Ward Manager

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust View all jobs

Inner London, Greater London

Permanent

Radiographer

GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 1 month(s) ago

Reference: 232-SPL-8302809

Job summary

Ward 5 Deputy Ward Manager job advert

Due to maternity leave we have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term band 6 Deputy Ward Manager on Ward 5 Neuropsychiatry inpatient service, Harplands Hospital. This fixed term post is for 10 months starting from February 2027.

This post is an integral senior role within the ward supporting with the clinical leadership and management support to our team alongside the Ward Manager. On Ward 5 we provide evidence based, research led, person centred assessment, creating an innovative service. Working in partnership with patients and carers to maximise choice, independence and rehabilitation opportunities for adults with mental health needs as a result of a neurological disorder or brain injury.

You will need to be flexible and willing to work in an acute environment, where prompt assessment and decision making are necessary to facilitate safe and timely discharges from hospital. You will also need the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams (MDT) and with community providers.

This post will provide an opportunity to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country.

Main duties of the job

The role of the deputy manager is to provide support and assistance to the ward manager in ensuring the effective management and running of the service. This will include having specific responsibilities asdelegated by the ward manager and will require the post holder to deputise for the ward manager as and when appropriate/required.

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and for the supervision of others who are carrying out all aspects of the caring process. The post-holder will assist in setting and maintaining standards of care, will participate in maintaining effective management of the team and unit and will also maintain effective integration with the multi-disciplinary team and assist with the facilitation of a collaborative approach to patient focussed care.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

232-SPL-8302809

Job locations

Ward 5 Harplands Hospital

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct.

To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with Trust policies and other national bodies.

To participate in the assessment of care needs and the development implementation and evaluation of individual care plans.

To provide specialist advice to other members of staff and act as a role model.

In conjunction with the Ward Manager, to take responsibility for setting, maintaining and evaluating standards of care throughout the 24 hour period.

To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies in the implementation of patient care.

To ensure that care activities are research based and in keeping with changes in the field of activity.

To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice.

To initiate and participate in departmental audit as requested by the Ward Manager.