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East London NHS Foundation Trust Duty Senior Nurse

The closing date is 22 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Duty Senior Nurse to provide senior clinical and operational leadership across inpatient services. The postholder will oversee the safe running of services including out of hours, supporting patient flow, bed management, staffing deployment, risk management, and timely escalation of concerns. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior management, they will provide visible leadership, coordinate responses to incidents and emergencies, support safe staffing levels, and ensure high standards of patient care, quality, and governance are maintained across all inpatient wards. The role is pivotal in ensuring safe, effective, responsive, and well-led services for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Provide visible senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across inpatient services.

Lead, support and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

Coordinate patient flow, bed management and service escalation processes.

Support the safe and effective deployment of staffing resources.

Provide expert clinical advice, guidance and decision-making support to clinical teams.

Lead and coordinate responses to incidents, emergencies and operational pressures.

Promote high standards of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance.

Maintain oversight of service delivery, ensuring timely resolution of operational and clinical issues.

Act as a senior role model, fostering a positive culture and supporting staff development and wellbeing.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-BED8392521

Job locations

HBPoS, Calnwood Court

Calnwood Road

Luton

LU4 0FB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and main responsibilities

Provide senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care.

Act as a source of expert clinical advice and support for staff, promoting professional standards and best practice.

Coordinate patient flow, bed management, and service escalation processes to support safe and timely care.

Lead and respond to operational challenges, incidents, and emergencies, ensuring risks are managed appropriately.

Support the effective deployment of staffing resources and help maintain safe staffing levels across services.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to address complex clinical and operational issues.

Promote patient safety, clinical governance, safeguarding, and compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

Build effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers, and partner organisations to support positive outcomes.

Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives, and the ongoing development of safe and responsive services.

Act as a visible leader and role model, supporting staff wellbeing, development, and a positive culture of care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and main responsibilities

Provide senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care.

Act as a source of expert clinical advice and support for staff, promoting professional standards and best practice.

Coordinate patient flow, bed management, and service escalation processes to support safe and timely care.

Lead and respond to operational challenges, incidents, and emergencies, ensuring risks are managed appropriately.

Support the effective deployment of staffing resources and help maintain safe staffing levels across services.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to address complex clinical and operational issues.

Promote patient safety, clinical governance, safeguarding, and compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

Build effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers, and partner organisations to support positive outcomes.

Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives, and the ongoing development of safe and responsive services.

Act as a visible leader and role model, supporting staff wellbeing, development, and a positive culture of care.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• RMN
• Current NMC registration
• First level registered nurse with a minimum 5 years post registration experience within an acute clinical area, 2 years of which has been at a senior level including undertaking the role of Duty Senior nurse.
• Evidence of Post Registration specialist clinical study
• Teaching and mentoring/assessing qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Continuous nursing experience in a variety of setting
• Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty including the role of duty Senior nurse (DSN)
• Effective communication skills
• Basic understanding of IT and technology including MAPS and RIO
• Ability to successfully manage resources effectively

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of the relevant policies and procedures
• Full understanding of a Band 7 role
• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Able to priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Time management skills
• Able to use initiative and make decisions

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• RMN
• Current NMC registration
• First level registered nurse with a minimum 5 years post registration experience within an acute clinical area, 2 years of which has been at a senior level including undertaking the role of Duty Senior nurse.
• Evidence of Post Registration specialist clinical study
• Teaching and mentoring/assessing qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Continuous nursing experience in a variety of setting
• Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty including the role of duty Senior nurse (DSN)
• Effective communication skills
• Basic understanding of IT and technology including MAPS and RIO
• Ability to successfully manage resources effectively

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of the relevant policies and procedures
• Full understanding of a Band 7 role
• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Able to priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Time management skills
• Able to use initiative and make decisions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HBPoS, Calnwood Court

Calnwood Road

Luton

LU4 0FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HBPoS, Calnwood Court

Calnwood Road

Luton

LU4 0FB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Borough Lead Nurse

Chido Mutemaringa

[email protected]

01582328259

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-BED8392521

Job locations

HBPoS, Calnwood Court

Calnwood Road

Luton

LU4 0FB

United Kingdom

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