Staff Nurse-Same Day Emergency Care

Transformation Unit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Part-time Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Same Day Emergency Care unit at North Middlesex Hospital. The post is 33 hours per week across Monday to Sunday long day shifts, pro rata salary £34,521-£41,956 incl HCAS.

You will deliver high standards of patient care, work within a multidisciplinary team, and participate in training and professional development as part of a committed Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Staff Nurse.
• Experience of working within a team.
• Understanding of evidence- based practice and clinical governance e.g incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of safe patient care in consultation with the patient and multidisciplinary team.
• Assess patient care needs and develop/implement/evaluate a programme of care.
• Lead and support junior staff and supervise students and support workers.

Skills

Experience as a Staff Nurse

Experience of working within a team

Understanding of evidence-based prac

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Work-based learning/ competencies

Tools

Windows IT systems

Job description

Main area Medicine and Urgent Care Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 33 hours per week (Monday to Sunday long day shifts) Job ref 391-NMUH-8172465

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site SDEC North Middlesex Hospital Town London Salary £34,521 - £41,956 per annum,pro rata inclusive of HCAS (pro-rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Staff Nurse-Same Day Emergency Care

Band 5

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Are you a team player who is caring, fair and open? Do you wish to be involved in providing direct care to patients? Then come and join our team in the Same day Emergency care unit.

As a registered nurse you will lead and deliver high standards of care consistently and with compassion, empathy, respect and dignity.

We expect all our staff to be competent in their roles and therefore we commit to providing you with a high level of training to ensure you have the skills you need to achieve.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 registered nurses who is passionate about delivering high standards of care to ensure a positive patient experience. You need to have excellent communication skills and be prepared to work in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.

The ability to work as part of a team and commitment to give high-quality care whilst adhering to Trust values and behaviors is essential.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a high standard of safe individualized, holistic and evidence-based patient-focused care in consultation with the patient, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.

The postholder will have the responsibility for the assessment of patient care needs and the development and/or the implementation and evaluation of programme of patient care. Carry out pathways of care under supervision and, when proficient, demonstrate procedures of care; supervise junior and/or unqualified staff including
student nurses and health care support workers. As part of managerial and clinical development, under supervision, take charge of the team/ward whilst undertaking a variable shift pattern as directed by the ward manager to satisfy the needs of the service. Maintain clinical study and undertake further personal and professional development in line with Trust policies.

Person specification

Experience

• Experience as a Staff Nurse
• Experience of working within a team
• Understanding of evidence- based practice and clinical governance e.g incident reporting.

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people and understand the importance of the highest standards of customer care
• The ability to communicate with patients on a range of matters
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally

Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics

• Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
• Patient centered in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
• Flexible, Adaptable and Reliable
• Awareness of Equality Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in Nursing
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of NMC code.

Other Requirements

• Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems

Education and Professional Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of work-based learning and ability to meet competencies.

Royal Free shared commitments

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Skills and aptitudes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with; patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
• IT skills. Maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.