Staff Nurse for Private Patients
The closing date is 02 June 2026
The Chelsea Wing is seeking a passionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a UK-registered nurse with a strong clinical foundation to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care across a broad range of medical and surgical specialties within a unique private patient setting, while benefiting from NHS employment.
Working within a premium patient‑to‑nurse ratio, you will provide personalised care across general medicine, surgical (minor and major), orthopaedic, and neurological services in a state‑of‑the‑art 12‑bed inpatient unit. This role requires confidence in managing a varied caseload and adapting to the diverse needs of patients across multiple specialties.
The role also works alongside the Westminster Wing, our private outpatient service running weekday clinics, offering valuable exposure across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
This position offers a supportive, professional environment with opportunities to develop your career, alongside NHS benefits including generous annual leave, pension schemes, and ongoing training. Ideal for nurses committed to both clinical excellence and exceptional patient experience.
Employment is subject to a six‑month probationary period.
Main duties of the job
- Adhere to and model the standards outlined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Promote the trusts PROUD values
- Deliver safe, effective, and personalised nursing care
- Support pre‑ and post‑operative care for a range of specialties
- Demonstrable experience in recognition of the deteriorating patient
- Maintaining high standards of Infection control and prevention
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team
- Maintain accurate and professional documentation, adhering to all clinical standards
- Have awareness of resources, staffing, and equipment to meet service demands
- Assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
- Be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
- Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a premium patient experience
- Help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale
- Support, supervise and assess all learners, students, temporary new and junior staff within the departments
- Flexibility to work shift patterns as required including long days, nights and weekend / bank holidays
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values
Assist members of the team in the co‑ordination of the clinical activities
Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others
Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non‑clinical functions commensurate with their banding.
Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well‑being of the individual
Co‑ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care.
Take on extra duties/responsibilities as delegated and agreed by the department/ ward manager or senior staff nurse, within their capability / limitations.
Professional
Maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.
Contribute to a high‑quality safe working environment in which patients receive excellent standard of care
Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi‑disciplinary team
Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines
Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff
Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection
Protect patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act
Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard
Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care
Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally.
Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner
Work with members of the team in implementing a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.
Actively participate in incident reporting and investigation, fostering a positive attitude towards learning from incidents
Work shift patterns and weekends/bank holidays to suit the needs of service delivery
Education and Development
Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.
Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS
Participate in team and ward meetings
Assist in ongoing development of the ward as a positive learning environment
Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed.
Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAs providing knowledge and feedback as required.
Participate in local teaching sessions.
Management and leadership
Manage a group of patients, in line with level of experience
Supervise the work of more junior members of the team
Manage the shift as a lead in the absence of a band 6 charge nurse, if senior enough to do so
Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new, agency and bank staff
Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre and post registration students acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate
Demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision development and feedback of junior staff
Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new skills
Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies
Communication and relationship building
Know and utilise Trust values in all working relationships to patients, carers and staff
Ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions
Ensure communication is used effectively in the interests of patient care, including the use of clinical incident reporting if necessary
Communicate handover of care in a professional manner
Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations and recognising individuality and rights for each patient in line with Trust values
Work cohesively with all members of the ward team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are provided at all times
Work effectively within a multi‑racial and cultural environment
Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward
Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
- Registered Nurse on NMC register
- Degree in Nursing
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development beyond mandatory training
- Mentorship / Teaching / Assessing Course and experience
- ILS Trained
- Phlebotomy and IV cannulation trained
Experience
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Proven clinical experience within inpatient setting
- Proven experience in Private Care setting
- Ability to utilise pre‑registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
- Proven clinical experience within an outpatient setting
Skills and Knowledge
- Proven clinical skills in relevant area
- Evidence of self‑development
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Awareness of budget implications in relation to clinical care delivery
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Experience in implementing Quality Improvement Project (QIP) or equivalent
Personal Qualities
- Passionate about delivering exceptional, patient‑centred care
- Acts as an advocate for patient at all times
- Ability to work full shift pattern including long days, nights, weekends & bank holidays
- Ability to work well within MDT, ensuring effective teamwork
- Awareness of customer care requirements in a private care setting
- Desire and evidence of going above – and – beyond to enhance patients care
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.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£38,488 to £46,852 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS
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