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Job overview
We currently have vacancies on Queen and Sarah Wards within the Surgery Directorate for full time Band 5 registered nurses. The successful candidates will have an amazing opportunity to work alongside some of the most experienced and innovative clinicians in the field of orthopaedic.
Queen and Sarah Ward are elective orthopaedic ward, that provide care for patient both preoperative and post operative to provide enhanced recovery. Sarah ward also provide the opportunity to learn and develop skill providing care for Oncology and haematology patients.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork, and are committed to delivering safe, high-quality care. You will be supported to develop your clinical knowledge and skills in both orthopaedic and oncology nursing, with opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.
If you are passionate about making a difference to patients' lives, enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and share our values of being Caring, Ambitious and Inclusive, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 02/08/2026
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills across two specialist areas while delivering compassionate, person-centred care. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised care, administer medications and blood products, coordinate care with medical teams and allied health professionals, and provide specialist nursing care, including complex wound management and holistic support for patients with cancer and haematological conditions.
If you are hardworking, keen to develop your skills and have a positive attitude towards patient care and team working in the field of orthopaedics, then we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Act as a role model, demonstrating highly specialist skilled practice thatis underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practiceexperience.
- Facilitate and guide the practice based learning to ensure that it is fit forpurpose for all students.
- Monitoring and assessing the newly qualified staff toensure that practitioner meets the planneddevelopmental outcomes to practice safely andeffectively.
- Contribute to the development of training programmes for improvingthe practice and competence of all staff groups.
*Please see attached job description for full details*
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Supervision of junior staff/students
- Experiencing of co-ordinating a shift
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate nursing care
- Able to work as an effective team member
- knowledge of care and management of an acutely unwell patient
- Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Sarah Ward & Queen Ward with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 p.a inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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