Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse

The closing date is 04 July 2025

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join Main Outpatient department at Charing Cross Hospital to support in delivering high quality care.

The successful applicant must be a driven individual focused on delivering patient centred care with a commitment to providing a quality service that is responsive to the changing needs of patients accessing the service.

Understanding the need for change, you must be a flexible leader, open and be able to support and motivate your team. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your passion and drive for quality improvement. You will be able to promote your skills and experience in supporting and nurturing staff to deliver the highest quality of care.

We are looking for a highly motivated nurse with a passion for both patient care and the continual improvement of nursing standards. Evidence of team management is essential.

At Imperial, you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people. You will be working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You will get an experience like no other and will fast-forward your career.

Main duties of the job

  • To support the senior nurse in the provision of professional role modelling and leadership that inspires the professional development of nursing within outpatients.
  • To provide visible clinical leadership and authoritative presence, responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality care.
  • Ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery.
  • Support the outpatient improvement programme.
  • To ensure effective operational management of outpatient clinics to ensure standards are monitored and maintained /improved.
  • Work with the multi-professional team on patient pathway redesign to enhance the quality of the patient experience whilst reducing delays, and ensuring patient flows are managed within elective access targets.
  • Ensure local governance structures are in place and lead on delegated projects.
  • Lead on strategies to improve the patient experience across multidisciplinary groups within outpatients and the outpatient pathways including the conduction of discovery interviews.

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. .

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2026

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


Job description

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.

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Degree Level Education
  • Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings
  • Experience in change management Experience in project management

Desirable

  • Has attained a Degree in management/ professional nursing issues.
  • Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years post registration experience with relevant experience of team leadership.
  • Teaching experience.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Advanced interpersonal skills
  • Effective time management for self and others
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse.
  • Degree Level Education
  • Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings
  • Experience in change management Experience in project management

Desirable

  • Has attained a Degree in management/ professional nursing issues.
  • Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years post registration experience with relevant experience of team leadership.
  • Teaching experience.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Advanced interpersonal skills
  • Effective time management for self and others
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written 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).

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.

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing

Breege Gilbride

breege.gilbride@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-2026

Job locations

Trustwide

London

W6 8RF


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