Senior Staff Nurse
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The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Senior Staff Nurse
The closing date is 16 November 2026
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
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0263-26-0486
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 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 experienced staff to improve standards of patient care.
- Able to supports less experienced / junior staff to respond to feedback in positive manner setting objectives as required.
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 experienced staff to improve standards of patient care.
- Able to supports less experienced / junior staff to respond to feedback in positive manner setting objectives as required.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Coordinator
Divya Melekandy
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0263-26-0486
Job locations
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
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