Senior Staff Nurse

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. The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Senior Staff Nurse The closing date is 02 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Band 6 Registered Nurse to join our team on St Elizabeth Ward, a 16-bed surgical ward providing care for both day case and surgical inpatients. Main duties of the job The ward cares for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery as well as those requiring care across a range of specialties, including Breast, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Orthopaedic and Spinal, Urology. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, safe and evidence-based patient care and who is ready to take on a senior clinical and leadership role. About us St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff. We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments. We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice. Details Date posted 21 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0263-26-0467 Job locations 60 Grove End Road St John’s Wood London NW8 9NH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care with the multidisciplinary team and patients families To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager, including supervision of more junior staff To apply advanced clinical skills to assist in performing safe effective care for patients Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care with the multidisciplinary team and patients families To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager, including supervision of more junior staff To apply advanced clinical skills to assist in performing safe effective care for patients Person Specification Experience Essential We are seeking a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration who has relevant clinical experience and the confidence to work as part of a senior nursing team. You will ideally have: Extensive experience at Band 6 already Demonstrable practice that is evidence based and up to date Experience of working with teams, motivating and empowering them to deliver excellent standards of patient care Experience of identifying and dealing with risks encountered within own practice. Experience of supporting junior / less experie