Job summary Are you an experienced and highly motivated Band 5 or an existing band 6 looking for a new challenge? Can you lead a group of enthusiastic Registered Nurses? Are you passionate in teaching and developing others to achieve their full potential? Then we want to hear from you? This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a dynamic team within Surgery. In return we can offer you a wide range of professional development. These include work based learning, shadowing and mentoring. Our motivated Matrons and Senior Sisters can provide you a comprehensive induction program. This will give you an opportunity to shadow some of our specialist nurses. Main duties of the job We are looking for dynamic individuals to help take the department forward. We pride ourselves that the patients are at the heart of everything we do. You will possess excellent communication skills and be clinically competent in the care of the surgical patient. A strong interest in developing new staff and a proactive approach to delivery of high standards of evidence based care are essential components to this post. Astor Ward is a 30 bedded emergency surgical ward that aims to deliver the best possible care to our General Surgery, Urology, Colorectal, Gynaecology and Upper GI patients. About us Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards. Our Trust values These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work. Compassionate Inclusive Collaborative Inspiring Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro rata pa Incl (15%HCAS) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-6966001-GO-PB-Y Job locations Kingston NHS Foundation Trust Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification Experience Essential Surgical experience at Band 5 Leadership Desirable Clinical Teaching Skills Essential Phlebotomy Excellent Communication Skills Excellent Clinical Skills Ability to follow through change Desirable Participate in Research and Audit Contributes to hospital wide initiatives Qualifications Essential RGN Mentorship Course Desirable Diploma/Degree Knowledge Essential Team Building Desirable Complaints Management Person Specification Experience Essential Surgical experience at Band 5 Leadership Desirable Clinical Teaching Skills Essential Phlebotomy Excellent Communication Skills Excellent Clinical Skills Ability to follow through change Desirable Participate in Research and Audit Contributes to hospital wide initiatives Qualifications Essential RGN Mentorship Course Desirable Diploma/Degree Knowledge Essential Team Building Desirable Complaints Management 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). 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. 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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston NHS Foundation Trust Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)