Job overview
The redevelopment of Whipps Cross is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to design a new hospital from scratch. It is also a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people, as set out in the NHS Long-Term Plan. Do you wish to be part of this journey with us?
First opening over a hundred years ago, our team at Whipps Cross have one of the busiest A&E departments in the country with more than 152,000 patients attending each year. Other departments are just as busy with over 77,000 inpatient stays and 381,000 outpatient appointments.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Division of Surgery & Cancer in the recruitment of a highly motivated and dynamic band 6 nurse for Poplar ward. The successful candidate must be an innovative, hardworking and enthusiastic adult nurse with a broad range of skills and experiences. You must possess and be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills. We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and caring nurse who will be able to work closely with the ward manager to deliver outstanding care for the patients in East London & beyond.
London is one of the most exciting places in the world to live and work. While you work in our hospital, you will meet people from all over the world and from all walks of life and you will never be bored. London has so much to offer you in your spare time, whatever your hobbies or interests, yet we are in the heart of east London, and you will very much be part of your local community. This part of London is a fantastic place to live and work, with a bustling, community feel and beautiful green spaces.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
For more information or to discuss in more detail please contact Zurka Iqbal (Senior Nurse- Division for Surgery & Cancer)- zurka.iqbal1@nhs.net
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Polite, professional, caring manner & assertive when necessary
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Enthusiasm & motivation
- Innovative and creative
- Maturity / self awareness
- Evidence based practice in acute ward area
- Clinical supervision
- Competency based assessment
- Clinical audit and quality issues
- Child Protection Legislation
- Equal Opportunities
- Health & Safety
- Data Protection
- Customer Care
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Budget experience
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills and courteous attitude with patients, relatives and MDT, promoting team, building and good working relations
- Able to demonstrate management, leadership and organisational skills
- Delegation skills, resource management
- Clinical expertise, ability to work autonomously and as a team member
- Able to demonstrate computer literacy.
- Neat and coherent written skills with attention to detail
- Role model for junior Colleagues
Desirable
- Knowledge of using CRS system
- Experience in Patient Controlled Analgaesia & Epidural infusions
- Experience to artificial feeding; TPN & PEG feeding
- Experience in Negative Pressure wound dressings & complex wound healing.
Knowledge
Essential
- mentorship course or equivalent
- Expanded clinical skills – IV drug administration, cannulation, phlebotomy etc
- Standard setting and quality assurance
- Intermediate Life Support provider or equivalent
- Current nursing practice developments and NHS developments
- BSc or working towards
- Care of the acutely ill adult or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist course or equivalent level of skill
- Educated at degree level or equivalent
- Importance of cost containment and budgetary management
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 1 years’ experience within a surgical setting at a Band 5
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Experience at leading shifts
- Mentorship, staff development, teaching and staff support
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
Desirable
- BSc or working towards
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This advert is for Junior Sister with Barts Health NHS Trust in Whipps Cross Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc. The contract type is 6 months (Although this position is a 6 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 6 months.). The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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