Job summary
The Chelsea Wing is looking for a passionate and skilled Band 5 staff nurse to join their fantastic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a UK registered nurse, with working experience past preceptorship in a UK inpatient setting, to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care in a unique private patient setting while enjoying all the benefits of NHS employment! The Chelsea Wing offers a premium patient-to-nurse ratio, enabling you to deliver highly personalised care across a variety of specialties, including:
oGeneral medicine
oSurgical Care (Minor and major)
oOrthopaedic care
oNeurological conditions
Main duties of the job
As a staff Nurse, you'll play a vital role providing world-class care tailored to the individual needs of patients and demonstrating the ability to go above and beyond in every interaction.
Chelsea Wing is a state-of-the-art, 12-bedded unit providing private medical and surgical care to patients seeking the very best treatment and comfort. Adjacent to it, the Westminster Wing offers private outpatient services, running clinics Monday to Friday.
Joining our team on the Chelsea Wing offers the chance to work in a supportive and professional environment, where you can develop your skills and career while benefiting from NHS employment perks, including generous annual leave, pension schemes, and access to training and development opportunities.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a premium healthcare setting and is dedicated to providing both clinical and customer service excellence.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Adhere to and model the standards outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Promote the trusts PROUD values
Deliver safe, effective, and personalised nursing care
Support pre- and post-operative care for a range of specialties
Demonstrable experience in recognition of the deteriorating patient
Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team
Maintain accurate and professional documentation, adhering to all clinical standards
Have awareness of resources, staffing, and equipment to meet service demands
To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a premium patient experience
To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale
To support, supervise and assess all learners, students, temporary new and junior staff within the departments
Flexibility to work shift patterns as required including long days, nights and weekend / bank holidays
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Adhere to and model the standards outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Promote the trusts PROUD values
Deliver safe, effective, and personalised nursing care
Support pre- and post-operative care for a range of specialties
Demonstrable experience in recognition of the deteriorating patient
Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team
Maintain accurate and professional documentation, adhering to all clinical standards
Have awareness of resources, staffing, and equipment to meet service demands
To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a premium patient experience
To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale
To support, supervise and assess all learners, students, temporary new and junior staff within the departments
Flexibility to work shift patterns as required including long days, nights and weekend / bank holidays
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registred Nurse on NMC register
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship / Teaching / Assessing Course and experience
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
- ILS Trained
- Phlebotomy and IV cannulation trained
Experience
Essential
- Post preceptorship experience working in an inpatient setting
- Proven clinical experience within inpatient setting
Desirable
- Proven experience in Private Care setting
- Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Evidence of self-development
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of budget implications in relation to clinical care delivery
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Experience in implementing Quality Improvement Project (QIP) or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centred care
- Acts as an advocate for patient at all times
- Ability to work full shift pattern including long days, nights, weekends & bank holidays
- Understanding of cultural differences and ability to provide care that is sensitive to the diverse needs of patients
- Ability to work well within MDT, ensuring effective teamwork
Desirable
- Awareness of customer care requirements in a private care setting
- Desire and evidence of going above - and - beyond to enhance patients care
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registred Nurse on NMC register
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship / Teaching / Assessing Course and experience
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
- ILS Trained
- Phlebotomy and IV cannulation trained
Experience
Essential
- Post preceptorship experience working in an inpatient setting
- Proven clinical experience within inpatient setting
Desirable
- Proven experience in Private Care setting
- Ability to utilise pre-registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Evidence of self-development
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Awareness of budget implications in relation to clinical care delivery
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Experience in implementing Quality Improvement Project (QIP) or equivalent
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Passionate about delivering exceptional, patient-centred care
- Acts as an advocate for patient at all times
- Ability to work full shift pattern including long days, nights, weekends & bank holidays
- Understanding of cultural differences and ability to provide care that is sensitive to the diverse needs of patients
- Ability to work well within MDT, ensuring effective teamwork
Desirable
- Awareness of customer care requirements in a private care setting
- Desire and evidence of going above - and - beyond to enhance patients care
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).