Staff Nurse (Plastics Dressing Clinic)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, SW10 9NHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 November 2026
2 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse role working within the Plastics Dressing Clinic at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. We are an e...
- Under the direction of the Outpatients Matron, the post holder is to be responsible for the effective delivery of care given to patients within the designated Outpatients Department.
- The post holder is responsible for the day to day clinical requirements in the designated area.
- To work alongside all members of the Outpatients multi-disciplinary team to ensure the clinics are run safely and effectively.
- To develop patient care and service delivery in conjunction with the OPD Matron.
- To anticipate the care needs of patients and actively manage the patient's journey by pro-actively participating in the care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- To assist the Outpatients Matron to deliver the Outpatients strategy.
- To be a visible and supportive presence in the designated areas working clinically no less than 3.5 days out of 5.
- To be a positive change agent and be proactive in the development of the designated Outpatient areas.
- To deliver care in accordance with Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct & Trust Policies
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
Education and qualifications
Essential: - Degree/diploma; - Registered nurse on NMC register; - Evidence of recent and on-going professional development
Desirable: - Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course; - Wound Care Course
PROUD Values
Essential: - Demonstrates all PROUD Values
Experience
Essential: - Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting; - Proven clinical experience in relevant areas; - Evidence of teaching and assessing
Desirable: - Complex wound care experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Knowledge of the NMC code of Professional Conduct
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality
Desirable: - Completed Plastic Surgery/Burns competencies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Integrity
- Kindness and compassionate approach
- Approachable
- Ability to work effectively alone and also within a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Computer literate
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal
- Can demonstrate ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage conflicting priorities
- Able to respond calmly and professionally in difficult and challenging situations (e.g verbal aggression).
- Positive enthusiastic attitude, with a proactive approach
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
3 November 2026
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