Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Senior Staff Nurse
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Senior Staff Nurse
Care of Older Adult/Orthogeriatric – Elm Ward
Job Title & Details
- Band: 6
- Hours: 37.5 per week
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-thinking, self-motivated individual to join our Elm Ward senior nursing team.
The successful candidate will provide leadership to the team, ensuring care standards are maintained at the highest level while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality patient care.
As a Charge Nurse/Ward Sister, responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, provide, and deliver an effective 24-hour nursing service for the ward/department.
- Manage, support, and develop the ward/department team, ensuring alignment with NMC and Trust policies and standards.
- Act as a clinical role model, fostering professional growth for staff.
- Ensure the ward environment is a safe and supportive learning space for all employees and student nurses.
- Serve as an advanced clinical practitioner, guiding the training and professional development of nurses.
- Prioritise patient-centred care as the core focus of daily operations.
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Team Development & Professional Growth
The role expects proven organisational and managerial skills, alongside the ability to:
- Motivate the ward team to deliver high-quality care.
- Encourage evidence- and research-based practices within nursing.
- Continuously develop knowledge and expertise in clinical leadership.
Company Values
"Our People Are Our Greatest Asset." A committed approach to employee welfare enhances overall care for patients. Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives ensure:
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- Representation across underrepresented groups (e.g., disabled staff, BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities, and women).
- Improved recruitment and leadership development to support progress at senior levels.
- Accessibility and employability opportunities for talent.
- Employee training & confidence-building in EDI.
- Mainstreaming equality into core organisational practices.
Becoming Part of the Team
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Claudette Lothian
- Job Title: Ward Manager
- Email Address: claudettelothian@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07818533532
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