Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Staff Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Join our brand new Surgical Assessment Unit team at Charing Cross Hospital. As a Band 5 Staff Nurse , you will be at the absolute forefront of this new service launch. Working as part of a nursing team under the leadership of the Unit Matron, you will high quality nursing care to surgical patients, supervise junior staff, and drive efficient patient flow through a fast-paced environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape a newly formed multidisciplinary team, build a collaborative culture from the ground up, and establish clinical excellence in acute surgical care. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our SAU team at the beginning of this exciting venture.You will be passionate about delivering safe, high-quality nursing care within a fast paced, evolving and exciting area of acute surgical services. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the enthusiasm to be part of a forward thinking and innovative nursing team. We are recruiting for 3 full-time positions and 1 part-time position . Fore more information please contact our lead nurse Simon Mackie at simon.mackie3@nhs.net. Main duties of the job Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision. Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based. Individualised patient care. Organise one's own work load ensuring most effective use of time. Assist in the orientation of new staff and students. Ensure that nursing practices comply with Trust policies and procedures. Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested. Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants and students helping them to achieve their learning outcomes. To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice. Develop new skills and knowledge pertaining to the speciality as advised by the senior sister or charge nurse. 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 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £38,488 to £46,852 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 290-SCCS-2397 Job locations Charing Cross Hospital Fulham Palace Road London W6 8RF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification