Deputy Senior Staff Nurse

Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

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The Deputy Senior Staff Nurse is a senior clinical leadership role responsible for supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the operational management and clinical leadership of the Neurosurgery Ward. The post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, effective, and patient-centred care for patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures and those with complex neurological and spinal conditions.
Working as an experienced registered nurse, the Deputy Senior Staff Nurse will coordinate the day-to-day running of the ward, providing expert clinical support and leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients with complex neurosurgical needs, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice, national standards, Trust policies, and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

The role includes responsibility for clinical shift coordination, patient flow, discharge planning, workforce management, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality of care. The Deputy Senior Staff Nurse will regularly take charge of the ward in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, ensuring effective management of staffing, resources, patient acuity, and operational pressures.
The post holder will act as a visible clinical leader and professional role model, promoting a positive ward culture that supports excellence in patient care, staff wellbeing, and continuous professional development. They will provide supervision, mentorship, and support to registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers, and students, fostering a learning environment that encourages professional growth and clinical excellence.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental…