Band 5 - Staff Nurse | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse for the Haematology Day Unit. The ideal candidate will ensure high-standard care, manage nursing practice, and support junior staff in a dynamic clinical environment. This role provides significant career growth opportunities in a forward-thinking environment, with a commitment to staff development and generous benefits. This position requires a proactive approach to patient care and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with a relevant nursing degree.
• Experience in delivering patient care within a clinical environment.
• Ability to supervise junior staff and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, including assessment and planning.
• Monitor safety and quality of care in the unit.
• Manage daily operations and oversee junior staff in the absence of the Junior Sister.
• Incorporate patient feedback to improve service quality.
• Act as a role model for best nursing practices.

Job description

The Haematology Team at the Royal Free Hospital site is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse to support ambulatory patient care within the Haematology Day Unit on the Planned Investigation Treatment Unit (PITU).

The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-standard care and supporting the continuous professional development of learners and junior staff in the clinical area.

The post holder will be accountable for their nursing practice, adhere to the policies and protocols of the Trust and the NMC, and be responsible for their own personal and professional development. They will liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for all aspects of patient care, including the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
• Support the Junior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
• When the Junior Sister is absent, manage day‑to‑day operations of the Haematology Day Unit and oversee the Band 4 Associate Practitioner, assigning delegated tasks and responsibilities as appropriate.
• Ensure a positive, patient‑focused service, incorporating patient feedback to maintain and improve care.
• Act as an effective role model, promoting excellence through practice.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts, with over 1.6 million patients cared for across three main hospitals.

Our size, scale and influence offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to work. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

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

Royal Free to be your best.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.