Senior Staff Nurse - Vernon Ward *Elective Surgical Ward Job London area,Greater London England UK,Nursing

Position: Senior Staff Nurse - Vernon Ward *Elective Surgical Ward*
Location: Greater London

Senior Staff Nurse – Vernon Ward (Elective Surgical Ward)

The closing date is 11 February 2026

Vernon Ward (Elective Surgery Ward) is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic & caring senior staff nurse, who wants to develop their acute nursing & leadership skills in order to deliver good quality care to patients. Successful candidates will be joining a supportive, friendly team who are committed to ensuring excellent patient care. This Ward caters to multispeciality patients under elective pathway.

The successful candidates must be enthusiastic, hardworking, dynamic & highly motivated to work in this fast‑paced environment. Have excellent communication skills & be able to work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

We can offer ongoing professional development on the ward & training opportunities relevant to the clinical area.

Job responsibilities Professional / Clinical

To ensure that nursing care is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using research evidence as appropriate.

To provide leadership, motivating the ward/department team to ensure excellent nursing care, providing support and the supervision of more junior staff.

To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with St Georges Healthcare NHS Trust policies taking appropriate action in emergency situations.

In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, be responsible for setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care particularly for patients with multiple needs who require complex packages of care.

Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.

Managing the ward/department in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. Co‑ordinating the clinical team and delegating duties as appropriate, maintaining safe staffing levels and informing the Senior Nurse of any problems or incidents that might arise.

Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking appropriate corrective action as necessary.

Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy.

To work in an unsupervised capacity throughout all areas of the speciality including wards and outpatients.

To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the ward/department is managed effectively.

To contribute to the local resolution, investigation and follow‑up action of any informal or formal complaints, taking the lead in the absence of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

To provide specialist knowledge and expertise in a specified clinical area or speciality.

Organisational

Co‑ordinating the admission/reception of new patients in conjunction with the Bed Management Team.

Arranging in consultation with the multidisciplinary team and the Bed Manager the discharge/transfer of patients and initiating appropriate community care services.

Communicating and co‑operating with other wards and departments giving accurate information as required, particularly with regard to notification of incidents and accidents to staff, patients and visitors.

Maintaining and monitoring a safe and clean environment within the clinical area in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety, Clinical Risk and Infection Control Policies.

Representing the ward/department at meetings participating in audit, research, projects and co‑ordinating the appointment of link nurses for areas of clinical expertise.

Maintaining and monitoring levels of stock and ensuring that there are adequate supplies and that resources are used effectively.

Handling, checking and storing patients' cash and valuables in accordance with Trust policies.

Undertake the completion of the ward/department staffing rota as a delegated duty, ensuring that there are appropriate staffing levels and skill mix to meet patient care needs.

To take appropriate action to address unexpected changes and situations, informing the on‑call Senior Nurse or Manager as necessary.

To be familiar with and use the PAS system and any other computerised system integral to the running of the service.

To actively contribute to Clinical Governance and…


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