Band 5 Staff Nurse

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital in London is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for a full-time permanent position in the outpatient department. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse, skilled in maintaining high-level patient care. Responsibilities include running various specialty clinics and supervising junior staff. A comprehensive benefits package and ongoing development support are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Strong training opportunities

Qualifications

• Current registration in the UK as a nurse.
• Experience in administering medication and managing patient care.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional behavior and promote a positive image.
• Demonstrate safe medicine administration and management.
• Run various specialty clinics and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Current UK professional registration

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a band 5 Staff Nurse full term permanent post, who can use all their Nursing skills and knowledge to work within our outpatient department. This role will include working alongside a variety of different clinical specialties including Elective orthopaedic, Medical & Surgical, Vascular, Dermatology, Pain, Rheumatology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Physiotherapies, Clinical Psychologists clinics and undertaking vascular dressings and stocking measurements. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse who has a passion for delivering high level care and ensuring an excellent patient outcome & experience. In return we offer support for your continual development. The post holder would be expected to take charge of the outpatient department in the absence of the nursing sister and to supervise junior registered and unregistered staff. Informal visits to the department are welcome so you can come and meet the team. Staff work their 37.5 hours compressed into 4 days Monday to Friday. Currently the Outpatient department hours are 08.00-18.00 Monday to Friday. For further information about this post, please contact: Senior Sister Judith Kefas, or telephone on 020 37582413. Visits to meet the team and see the department are highly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.
• Demonstrates safe medicine administration and management – ordering, storing, administration and disposal.
• Infection control and prevention.
• Ensure safety and security compliance is met.
• Participates in clinic allocation and team briefing.
• Participates in audit of agreed standards.
• Act as a consistent and effective Role Model to the team.
• Demonstrates Duty of Candour.
• Running of various specialty Clinics.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Vascular clinic (wound care).
• Effective staff and patient record keeping.
• Deputise in the absence of Department sisters.
• Effective stock management.
• To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.

About Us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. We offer flexible hours, generous benefits, and strong training opportunities to support your career development.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 391-RFL-7408787

Job locations: Main Outpatient Department Edgware community Hospital; Burnt Oak Broadway; Edgware, HA8 0AD

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current UK professional registration (UK Registration).
• Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with requirements.
• Certificate of Sponsorship information available for eligible applicants.
• UK skilled worker sponsorship considerations will be reviewed alongside all applications.

Additional information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS may be required.

Employer details

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Main Outpatient Department Edgware community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, HA8 0AD

Employer website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/