Senior Nurse- Band 7

Main area Rehabilitation Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (1 year fixed term/secondment) Hours

• Full time
• Job share
• Flexible working

5 sessions per week (Shifts on rota) Job ref 396-779-8374595-PB-TA

Site Teddington Memorial Hospital Town Teddington Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum on pro rata basis Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Home, community, hospital

KingstonandRichmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range offantasticopportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level,weare uniquely placed toprovide therightenvironment to support your professional development.With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the firsttrustof our kindin London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for bothoverallquality andleadership.We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

• Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
• Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
• Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Job overview

Looking for a fresh challenge?

Enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team?

If so, The Pamela Bryant Unit needs you.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the senior leadership in an established multi-disciplinary team. As one of the Senior Nurses, the post holder will be responsible for general management of the ward and safe delivery of patient care.

As an active part of the care team, the post holder is expected to provide direct patient care when necessary. They will deputise for the Clinical Service Manager and take management responsibility for the ward as a whole on a shift by shift basis. You will also work in partnership with secondary care ensuring that the community beds across the whole system are used efficiently.

Main duties of the job

To join our friendly and dynamic team we are looking for a self-motivated practitioner committed to your professional development and that of others. We will offer clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise, and value their diversity.

You will be based in the inpatient unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital, where you will use your experience and clinical expertise.

Working for our organisation

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.

• Inclusive
• Inspiring

Person specification

Experience

• 1. Substantial post registration experience and experience working at band 6 or equivalent
• Experience of working with Older Adults in an acute or community setting
• Experience of complex case management.
• Evidence of clinical leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of older people’s and long-term conditions agenda.
• Experience of instigating and interpreting investigations and initiating appropriate plans of care for patients.
• Experience of multi-agency working across service interfaces
• Evidence of successful Change Management.

Qulaifications and Knowledge

• Registered Nurse and current NMC registration
• Post registration Advanced Clinical Study
• Qualification in teaching and assessing
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of NHS structures and clinical leadership initiatives.
• Experience of teaching, and training multi-disciplinary staff
• Non-medical Prescriber. Or willingness to undertake this
• To have undertaken study at master’s level or equivalent experience
• Leadership/Management Qualification or willing to undertake

Skills

• Demonstrates a high level of clinical skills.
• Evidence of undertaking Audit and developing action plans
• Able to communicate highly complex information situations including where there are barriers to understanding.
• Proven ability to identify, develop and implement risk management and clinical governance systems
• Able to analyses and use information to inform practice and service needs
• Ability to prioritize workload, ability to manage competing pressures.
• Research awareness skills.

We support the NHS Flex for the Future pledge

We welcome conversations about flexible working from day one, including options such as adjusted hours, compressed hours and other arrangements. If flexibility matters to you, please talk to us - we’ll be happy to explore what’s possible for the role and the service.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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