Senior Staff Nurse
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Outpatients
Reports To: Outpatient Sister
Department Overview
The Outpatient Department, located within the Kantor Medical Centre (KMC) building, is a state-of-the-art clinical facility spanning 7 floors, dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centred care. The department accommodates a wide range of specialist consultant clinics, minor procedures and diagnostic services, serving both self-paying and insured patients in a private, discreet and welcoming environment.
Each floor is designed to offer a seamless patient journey, from consultation to treatment, supported by advanced clinical technology and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team across a number of specialties.
The department operates Monday to Saturday, providing high-quality, personalised care consistent with King Edward VII Hospital’s reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate service.
Role Summary
The Senior Staff Nurse for outpatient services will play a key leadership role in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient running of the hospital’s outpatient clinics. The postholder will provide clinical expertise, supervise nursing staff and support the Outpatient Sister in the day-to-day coordination of the department.
This role combines hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities – maintaining the highest standards of patient care while supporting the development, training and wellbeing of the outpatient nursing team.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical and Professional
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across a variety of outpatient clinics and treatment areas within the KMC Building.
- Support consultants during consultations and minor procedures, ensuring clinics are prepared and run efficiently.
- Act as a senior clinical resource for staff, providing guidance, mentorship and clinical decision-making support.
- Promote best practice in all aspects of nursing care, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of clinical developments and regulatory standards.
- Maintain professional and legal documentation to a high standard, ensuring compliance with hospital policy and the NMC Code of Conduct (2018).
- Oversee safe administration and custody of medications in accordance with hospital procedures and legislation.
- Uphold infection prevention and control standards across all clinical areas.
- Lead by example in upholding confidentiality, professionalism and the hospital’s values of respect, integrity and compassion.
Leadership and Management
- Support the Outpatient Sister & Outpatient Nurse Manager in the coordination of daily operations, staffing and resource allocation across five clinical floors.
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Manage duty rotas, annual leave and study leave to maintain appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
- Oversee the safe use, storage and maintenance of clinical equipment.
- Lead and support the implementation of policies, procedures and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Liaise regularly with consultants, administrative teams and hospital departments to ensure the smooth coordination of patient care.
- Deputise for the Outpatient Sister or Outpatient Nurse Manager as required.
Education and Professional Development
- Maintain current NMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements.
- Act as a role model and mentor, supporting staff training, induction and continuous development.
- Hold (or be working towards) a teaching and assessing qualification to support clinical education within the department.
- Maintain ILS or ALS certification and participate in all relevant mandatory training.
- Foster a positive learning environment, encouraging reflective practice and evidence-based care.
Communication and Teamwork
- Promote effective and professional communication within the outpatient team and across the wider hospital.
- Ensure staff, patients and consultants are kept informed of clinic operations and any changes affecting care delivery.
- Contribute to a collaborative and respectful culture that supports staff engagement and wellbeing.
- Represent the outpatient service in meetings and cross-departmental initiatives as required.
In return, we will:
- provide you with a competitive salary, commensurate with your skills and experience.
- give you access to a range of enhanced benefits.
- support your professional development.
- help you to quickly become part of our wonderful team.
About Us
King Edward VII’s Hospital is a respected, leading independent, 56 bedded hospital in London, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care supported by strong commercial performance. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and compassion drives everything we do.
Founded in 1899, with a history of royal patronage, we are proud to have HRH King Charles III as our current Patron.
At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@kingedwardvii.co.uk
Note to Recruitment Agencies:
At this time, we kindly request that no recruitment agencies contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally. Thank you for your cooperation.
Closing Date – Wednesday 17th December
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please email your CV to our Recruitment Team