Registered Nurse - General Surgery
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This Registered Nurse role is on Paterson Ward, a dynamic 14-bed short stay surgical unit at St Mary's Hospital. You will care for patients from elective surgical pathways and acute admissions, focusing on high-quality, patient-centred care and enhanced recovery. The role offers rotation between the ward and the Surgical Recovery Unit, providing experience in acute surgical nursing and post-operative recovery. It's an excellent opportunity to enhance surgical knowledge and develop specialist skills within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Teaching
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Previous experience of surgery speciality
- Education/ qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- Skills/knowledge/ abilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Teaching
- Competency in medication administration including IV medications
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Previous experience of surgery speciality
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £38,488 – £46,852 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Registered Nurse - General Surgery
The closing date is 09 September 2026
Job summary
Paterson Ward is a dynamic 14 bed short stay surgical unit with a high patient turnover, providing excellent opportunities to develop a broad range of clinical skills in a fast-paced environment.
The ward cares for patients from both elective surgical pathways and acute admissions, receiving patients from the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and the Emergency Department (A&E). We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and specialise in enhanced recovery pathways, including bariatric surgery, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained throughout the patient journey.
As a nurse on Paterson Ward, you will have the opportunity to rotate between the ward and the Surgical Recovery Unit on the 4th floor. In Surgical Recovery, you will care for patients following surgery, including day-case procedures and bariatric surgery, allowing you to gain valuable experience in both acute surgical nursing and post-operative recovery.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for motivated nurses looking to enhance their surgical knowledge, develop specialist skills, and work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality, effec
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