Job summary
Band 7Sister/Charge Nurse - Aston Key Ward (1 year fixed term)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking Band 7Sister/Charge Nurse to lead the team on Aston Key Ward, a high-functioning ward with Gold Accreditation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and supporting staff development. You will provide strong clinical and managerial leadership, ensuring the ward runs safely, efficiently, and in line with Trust values.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and motivating a multidisciplinary team
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Maintaining high standards of clinical care and patient experience
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Managing staffing, resources, and quality improvement initiatives
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Supporting staff development, supervision, and appraisal
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Driving innovation and continuous improvement on the ward
We are looking for someone who:
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Is a registered nurse with relevant post-registration experience
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Has strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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Is committed to staff wellbeing, development, and compassionate care
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Can work proactively in a fast-paced clinical environment
In return, we offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference to patients and staff on Aston Key Ward.
Closing Date: 12th April Midnight 2026
Interview Date: 23rd April 2026
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity for a Urology Ward Sister/Charge Nurse - Aston Key Ward!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and motivated nurse with excellent communication skills and experience of working with urology surgical patients. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills.
The urology department at Guy's Hospital is a unit providing the best specialist treatment to urology patients in the country at every stage of their journey. The nursing team provides an essential support to the patient experience and to the clinicians involved.
The successful applicant will be expected to work in partnership within the Transplantation, Renal and Urology team. This will provide the opportunity to develop leadership skills, experience working with clinicians and supporting Urology patients. As a Sister/Charge Nurse you will be expected to promote and demonstrate the Trust values and behaviours within your role.
The Urology nursing team is committed to delivering a supportive and enjoyable environment that thrives on progression, team work and compassion which in turn results in a higher standard of care which is consistently demonstrated in our patient experience.
If you want to be part of a team that values teamwork, development, expertise, passion and innovation then Aston Key Ward is the place for you!
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and howwe do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these valuesthroughout your employment with the Trust.
The post holder will:
Caring - we put patients first
Ambitious - we innovate and strive for excellence
Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively
Our values and behaviours framework describes what it means for every one of us in the Trust to put our values into action.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of urology nursing care.
You will provide clinical supervision to other staff and junior learners including students and apprentice nursing associates. You will help to coordinate care on the unit and support others in the team to do so, acting as a role model by adhering to the Trust values and holding others to the same standard.
You will take part in unit-based audits, contribute to clinical change and support clinical excellence. You will also contribute to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of services users, by always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are core principles at the heart of our work and you will be key in supporting the management team to maintain a just culture of representation and inclusion on the unit for all patients and staff alike.
Please see attached job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of urology nursing care.
You will provide clinical supervision to other staff and junior learners including students and apprentice nursing associates. You will help to coordinate care on the unit and support others in the team to do so, acting as a role model by adhering to the Trust values and holding others to the same standard.
You will take part in unit-based audits, contribute to clinical change and support clinical excellence. You will also contribute to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of services users, by always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are core principles at the heart of our work and you will be key in supporting the management team to maintain a just culture of representation and inclusion on the unit for all patients and staff alike.
Please see attached job description for full details
Person Specification
Attitude Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always put our patients first, and take pride of their work and the team.
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Takes pride in their work and their team
Qualifications and further training
Essential
- Teaching course
- Recognised Leadership course
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Relevant clinical course
- Leadership Course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice
- Relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position experience
- Proven track record of leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
- Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area
Person Specification
Attitude Behaviour and Values
Essential
- Always put our patients first, and take pride of their work and the team.
- Willing and able to take personal responsibility
- Demonstrates passion for excellence
- Takes pride in their work and their team
Qualifications and further training
Essential
- Teaching course
- Recognised Leadership course
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Relevant clinical course
- Leadership Course
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competence and regular clinical practice
- Relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position experience
- Proven track record of leadership
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the implications of Equal Opportunities in practice
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
- Evidence of involvement with audit and quality in clinical area
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
