Band 5 Staff Nurse - Alexandra Ward - Royal Brompton Hospital

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Alexandra Ward - Royal Brompton Hospital

The closing date is 09 February 2026

We are looking for dynamic and intuitive Band 5 Staff Nurses to come and join our team.

We are looking for individuals who have the enthusiasm for delivering world class care to patients and their families, a reliable work record and the desire to learn and further develop their skills. You will need to be self‑motivated and possess excellent clinical care and skills.

We are passionate about what we do and the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer and our patients are rich in diversity. We recruit to ensure we build a similarly diverse mix across our workforce. We are a values‑led organisation and we are rightly proud of our world class reputation and our people.

Our Practice Education Team will support you through a supernumerary period during your orientation to the ward. Following orientation and completion of relevant competencies, you will have the opportunity to access university‑based postgraduate courses or stand‑alone courses as part of our investment in our staff.

Princess Alexandra Ward is a 35‑bedded surgical ward, delivering high quality care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the ward manager and multi‑disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of student nurses and unqualified staff on the ward.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with provisions of preceptorship/mentorship.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.

Our integrated approach to caring for patients from before birth, through childhood, adolescence and into adulthood and old age has been replicated around the world and has gained Royal Brompton and Harefield an international reputation as a leader in heart and lung diagnosis, treatment and research.

Patient/customer care (both direct & indirect)

• Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard.
• Under supervision participate in conducting nursing audits to achieve the agreed standards.
• Under the supervision of the Sister/Charge Nurse contribute to and participate in the process of setting goals and benchmarking standards of care.
• In conjunction with the staff team contribute to developing and maintaining a ward/department ethos and provide a standard approach to the delivery of excellent nursing care.
• Demonstrate through a holistic approach to nursing care and day‑to‑day clinical issues an understanding of evidence based practice.
• To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
• To be aware of the Trusts framework of clinical governance within the ward or department area, seeking advice or guidance where necessary.
• Identify and report clinical risks to the ward/departmental manager/modern matron so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
• To provide a suitable and safe environment for the physical, psychological and spiritual well‑being of staff, patients/clients and their relatives/carers, seeking guidance or advice where necessary.
• Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors…