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Staff Nurse (Plastics Dressing Clinic)
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2468940
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse role working within the Plastics Dressing Clinic at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. We are an energetic friendly team looking for an experienced Burns/Plastics Nurse who is dynamic, supportive and flexible who can demonstrate confident leadership skills.
This is a very busy role seeing high volumes of patients. The post holder must be able to competently deal with complex wound care and be calm and compassionate in their care of patients.
The post holder will need to possess relevant experience that demonstrates their suitability for the role and have a desire to develop their management and leadership skills. Appropriate support will be provided.
Informal visits are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
- 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
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
289-CS-594
Job locations
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information. Informal visits or conversations are also encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information. Informal visits or conversations are also encouraged.
Person Specification
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
Person Specification
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
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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom