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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Staff Nurse Acute Surgical

The closing date is 02 February 2026

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Job summary

Can you 'step up' to join our specialist surgery team?

Our team on Riverside Ward specialises in acute surgical patients, supporting patients recovering from a range of surgeries and helping them to regain their independence through high quality care. Our diverse group of patients include those recovering from general surgery, colorectal, urology, breast surgery and more.

You'll be part of an expert multidisciplinary team providing excellent clinical care to patients with complex rehabilitation and discharge requirements, and you'll also provide acute medical interventions to patients with a wide range of conditions.

This is the perfect department to develop your skills as part of a highly capable team where you're guaranteed opportunities to learn and develop. Your career goals are important to us and we believe in supporting our staff to develop the career that's right for you. Our team members have an excellent track record for career progression, whether into different or more senior nursing roles, or service or business management. We offer strong support networks for preceptorship, mentorship and professional development to ensure you get the very best from your career with us.

Main duties of the job

  • To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.
  • Monitor and maintain policies, standards of nursing care and staff development, as part of the ward team.
  • Develop the skills and knowledge and then to progress through the second gateway (to carry out all relevant duties without supervision, as delegated by line manager).
  • Provide nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-2146

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

Hammersmith, London

W68RF


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

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Nursing Degree

Desirable

  • Previous experience of speciality

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good IT skills
  • Good clinical skills and a commitment developing them further
  • Medication administration skills, including IV drug administration (or a willingness to undergo training
  • A knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Desirable

  • Previous surgical or inpatient NHS experience

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

  • Good written communication skills
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Nursing Degree

Desirable

  • Previous experience of speciality

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good IT skills
  • Good clinical skills and a commitment developing them further
  • Medication administration skills, including IV drug administration (or a willingness to undergo training
  • A knowledge of care planning, preceptorship, reflection and clinical supervision

Desirable

  • Previous surgical or inpatient NHS experience

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Essential

  • Good written communication skills

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

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

Hammersmith, London

W68RF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

Hammersmith, London

W68RF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Louise Enright

Louise.Enright@nhs.net

02033130985

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-SCCS-2146

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

Fulham Palace Road

Hammersmith, London

W68RF


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