Charge 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 Charge Nurse - Surgical Assessment Unit The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you an experienced surgical nurse looking to step into a pivotal leadership role? We are incredibly excited to announce the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) at Charing Cross Hospital. This purpose-built unit will streamline the emergency surgical pathway, integrating closely with our Emergency Department and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) pathways to deliver rapid assessments, diagnostics, and treatment without unnecessary admissions. As a Band 6 Charge Nurse , you will be at the forefront of this new service launch. Working as a deputy to the Unit Matron, you will provide strong clinical leadership, 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 currently recruiting for 1 full-time positions and 1 part-time position . Informal visits are highly recommended. Please contact our Lead Nurse Simon Mackie at simon.mackie3@nhs.net. Main duties of the job Clinical Excellence: Oversee the safe triage, assessment, stabilization, and care planning of acute surgical patients presenting with varied conditions (Colorectal, general Surgery, Urology, Plastics and ENT). Shift Leadership: Act as the regular shift coordinator ("taking charge"), ensuring safe staffing levels, coordinating admissions/discharges, and managing real-time patient flow. Team Development: Facilitate in mentoring, preceptoring, and auditing the practice of Band 5 staff nurses, healthcare assistants and student nurses. Interdisciplinary work:: Act as the core liaison between emergency doctors, surgical registrars, consultants, and diagnostic teams to maintain swift turnaround times. Quality & Safety: Ensure nursing practices strictly comply with Trust and NMC guidelines, maintaining very high standards of infection control, documentation, and patient safety. 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 tous at interview. Details Date posted 13 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 290-SCCS-2398 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 resp