Ward Sister/Charge Nurse IRU
Posted 14 hours 16 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 04 December 2025.
We are seeking motivated and dynamic Band 6 Nurses to join our dedicated team on the Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit at St Mark's Hospital, the national bowel hospital.
The Intestinal Rehabilitation Unit is a specialist ward caring for patients with complex intestinal failure who often require parenteral nutrition, stoma and fistula care, and long term intravenous therapies. This is a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment where patient centred care, teamwork, and specialist clinical knowledge are key to delivering excellent outcomes.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing expert clinical care, supporting junior colleagues, and maintaining high professional standards. You will take charge of the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager and help deliver the Trust's key performance targets in acute and specialist care.
Provide and coordinate high quality nursing care for a defined group of patients during each shift. Take charge of the unit, ensuring the safe and effective running of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence. Support, supervise, and act as a mentor and assessor to students and junior nursing staff. Participate in teaching and professional development activities to support team learning.
Main duties of the job- Strong clinical background with experience in acute medical or specialist care.
- Evidence of enhanced enteral or parenteral nutrition management and line care.
- Ability to effectively lead shifts and support a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to developing self and others through teaching and mentorship.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top rated hyper acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are committed to supporting staff in achieving their professional goals through ongoing education, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job responsibilitiesPromote and maintain a patient focused and customer oriented service at all times across the nursing team.
Foster professionalism within the unit by motivating, supporting, and empowering all members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Facilitate and lead an effective staff communication framework by attending relevant meetings, sharing key information, and ensuring updates are disseminated promptly and accurately.
Coordinate daily clinical activity, ensuring effective communication and documentation within the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including consultants, allied health professionals, external agencies, and the executive team, to support safe and efficient care delivery.
Promote clear and compassionate communication with patients and their families, particularly when addressing sensitive or emotive topics such as end of life care, treatment plans, complaints, or HR related issues. Provide counselling, reassurance, and emotional support as appropriate.
Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patients and their families are kept fully informed of care and management plans through consistent, transparent, and empathetic communication.
Identify and resolve communication barriers effectively, using appropriate methods to ensure understanding and continuity of care.
Be proactive in managing incidents and complaints, ensuring all verbal and written concerns are addressed promptly and in accordance with Trust policy and procedures.
Audit and evaluate nursing documentation regularly, implementing improvements and sharing outcomes. Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement strategies that enhance patient care.
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times and ensure adherence to the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles in relation to patient information and data handling.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the legal and professional implications of nursing practice, acting at all times in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.
Person Specification Application and interview- Acute Intestinal/Gastro working experience.
- Competence in enteral and parenteral nutrition management (TPN/PN).
- Experience in teaching and education.
- Involvement in clinical audits.
- Ability to care for and manage central venous access devices (CVADs/PICCs).
- Quality Improvement service improvement projects.
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.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
£44,485 to £52,521 a year pro rata pa, inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement.