Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - David Marsden Ward

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity on David Marsden Ward, a fast-paced, 24-bedded Neurosurgical Ward caring for acute neurosurgical patients. As a Band 6 Nurse, you will be expected to provide clinical leadership to the nursing team, actively support the Ward Manager in developing the service further and deliver a high standard of patient-focused care.

You will be enthusiastic and motivated, with demonstrable clinical experience relevant to the specialty. Previous experience in leading a team is desirable but not essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic specialist nursing team in a modern environment, with strong peer support and access to outstanding educational opportunities — ranging from in-house training to degree and master's programmes.

Main duties of the job

• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of all patients receiving treatment in the ward/department.
• To act as a mentor to junior staff members, taking responsibility for their orientation, supervision, and ongoing development in conjunction with the Line Manager and Practice Development staff.
• To act as a team leader for an identified group of staff.
• To work within, and accept responsibility for maintaining, agreed levels of clinical competence.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.