Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse

NHS; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hampstead is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to lead patient care in the Emergency Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong triage skills, support the nursing team, and have a passion for high-quality care. With a focus on training and development, this role offers numerous professional growth opportunities, including mentorship and education in advanced life support. A competitive salary and full-time permanent contract are included.

Benefits

Protected Supernumerary period

University Accredited Emergency Care Course

Advanced Life Support training

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical expertise relevant to Emergency Department.
• Evidence of teaching others.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment of patient care needs.
• Communicate with patients empathetically.
• Facilitate early discharge planning.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage workload

Basic counseling skills

Education

1st level registration

Emergency care course or equivalent

Mentorship or practice assessor course

Job description

Job summary

As a senior staff nurse, you will be required to have well-developed triage skills and experience coordinating different areas of the emergency department, including the resuscitation areas.

Our department has a co-located Urgent Care Centre, a children's Emergency Department, CDU, and SDEC service. We provide our own accredited emergency care course for both adults and children, which includes level 1 trauma and can be taken at both degree and master's levels.

We recognize that training and development opportunities are vital for a happy and competent workforce. This is why we have an ED-specific Clinical Practice Education (CPE) team dedicated to the development of our nurses to support a modern career framework. You will be supported every step of the way by our senior nurses, the CPE team, and your colleagues.

We offer a variety of development opportunities, including:

• Protected Supernumerary period
• University Accredited Emergency Care Course (in both Adults & Paediatrics)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support / ATNC
• Support with completing the Level 1 RCN National Curriculum and Competency Framework for Emergency Nursing competencies

Main duties of the job

As a senior staff nurse, you will be required to support the senior and junior team in ensuring the needs of our patients are met through the delivery of high-quality care. The role involves working as part of a large multidisciplinary team, including the ED medical team, clinical practice educators, safeguarding, mental health liaison team, and clinical specialties.

The senior staff nurse will assist their team leader with managing their own team of nurses and ensuring they meet their potential. You will have the opportunity to work in all areas, including children's ED, to increase your skill set and competency.

You will be actively involved in retention and recruitment and will also be responsible for link roles, giving you the opportunity to drive change and improve standards.

About us

In the Emergency Department, we are passionate about providing gold standard care for both patients and their families. We also pride ourselves on providing a positive working environment for our staff, valuing the importance of staff wellbeing and civility in the workplace.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated nurses. Whether you are an experienced band 6 nurse or ready to progress your career, we can support you on your journey in our Emergency Department.

We offer a band 6 development program and an accredited leadership course to consolidate your management skills. We also offer a tailored supernumerary induction program.

Details

Date posted: 03 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 391-RFL-7409864-A

Job locations: Royal Free Hospital Emergency department, Pond street, Hampstead, NW3 2QG

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care using a defined model of care.

To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff within own management responsibility.

To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care, and treatment.

To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation.

To facilitate early discharge planning, enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals, and providing information to community services as required.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & Qualifications

• 1st level registration
• Emergency care course or equivalent
• Mentorship or practice assessor course or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing educational and professional development

Skills & Aptitudes

• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload
• Basic counseling skills - ability to understand the needs of the bereaved
• Able to act as a mentor to junior staff

Personal Qualities

• A mature and professional attitude/enthusiastic and positive
• Displays compassion and understanding

Others

• Able to work internal rotation to night duty

Experience

• Demonstrates clinical expertise relevant to ED
• Evidence of teaching others

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.