Outpatients Senior Sister/ Charge nurse

Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Registered Nurse to support and lead the Surgical Outpatient Department at St George's.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative nurse NMC registered nurse with Post- registration experience, to join us to lead and work as part of our Outpatient nursing team supporting Outpatient areas within the hospital.

St George's hospital is one of the country's leading teaching hospitals with an international reputation for quality of care, cutting-edge treatment, education and research.

We provide general, specialist, and tertiary services locally and nationally to all age groups.

We recognise that it is only possible to provide high quality healthcare if we are able to recruit the right staff

Please note that our core hours are Monday - Saturday 8am to 8pm

Interviews will be held provisional on 29th June 2026

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will work across services providing leadership in terms of clinical, specialist advice to adults attending a wide range of clinics and services.
• The post holder will provide visible leadership, training and supervision, and will act as the interface between Outpatients services and the rest of the Trust.
• In addition management of budget resources, through monthly reviews with matron and finance officer.
• Support and deputise for the Outpatient Matron to ensure the provision of excellent nursing care and the effective management of staffs.
• Also, to ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff, including pre and post registration students and /or providing specialist knowledge if working in a clinical area where a post registration course is essential.
• To ensure that the environment offers a safe and comfortable area for patients.

About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details
Date posted: 17 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 200-8060575-GO-JK
Job locations: St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Post registration experience, as a Band 6 or mid-management role
• Leader with proven consistent clinical work and leadership across inpatient or outpatient setting

Desirable

• CNS or Lead nurse experience

Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Managing people process - sickness, performance
• Quality or Service improvement

Desirable

• Wound Dressing skill and Venepuncture

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice. Awareness of professional responsibilities Knowledge of current nursing issues. In-depth Knowledge of the Friend and Family Test.In-depth knowledge of Care Quality Commission Standards for clinical environment

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of Care Quality Commission Standards for clinical environment

Other
Essential

• Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality. Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care. Adaptable and responsive to changing needs. Able to use own initiative. Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership Programme

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Georges Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

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.