Senior Staff Nurse - Acute Surgical Unit

Are you an experienced nurse with a strong interest in looking after surgical patients including patients with altered airways within a busy Acute surgical unit? We are looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our busy 24 bed acute surgical ward, supporting a wide range of different specialties that include ENT, urology, Gastroenterology and head and neck.

In this role, you will lead and coordinate nursing care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of treatment, comfort and support. You will also take charge of patient assessments, care plans, and supervise junior staff, while mentoring and fostering their professional development. We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills, experience in looking after altered airway patients, and the ability to manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced setting and managing complex patient needs. You will use your expertise in altered airway management, acute deterioration and post-operative care while supporting and guiding junior staff. In return, we offer a collaborative, supportive team, a competitive salary, continuous professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.

• Lead Patient Care: Perform thorough assessments of different surgical specialties, including clinical evaluation, pain management, and monitoring of progress.
• Develop Care Plans: Create and implement comprehensive, individualized care plans in collaboration with medical and multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervise and Mentor: Oversee junior nursing staff, providing guidance, mentorship and training to foster professional development and improve patient care.
• Support Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver holistic care to trauma patients.
• Manage Complex Cases: Take the lead in managing complex or emergency trauma cases, making critical clinical decisions and prioritising care needs.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain high standards of practice, adhering to trust policies, clinical guidelines, and legal regulations. Participate in clinical audits and quality assurance initiatives.
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to an emergency quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations, ensuring that appropriate care is provided immediately.
• Altered Airway Trained: Deliver high quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with altered airway. Be prepared to teach junior staff how to look after altered airway patients.

At UCLH, we have a real “One Team” ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England. At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few. Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.