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Band 5 Staff Nurse
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2377330
Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Renal Unit within the Private Practice at the Royal Free Hospital.
Our unit provides three specialist renal services:
Haemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasma Exchange
We provide a unique and highly specialised service within the private healthcare sector, caring for a diverse patient population that includes both local and international patients.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated renal nurse with demonstrable experience in haemodialysis and proficiency in at least one of the other specialist services listed above. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a high standard of patient-centred care while working effectively within our specialist multidisciplinary team.
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our nursing staff. Comprehensive training and opportunities for upskilling will be provided, including access to relevant renal courses and appropriate in-house training programmes, depending on individual experience and development needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced renal nurse to further develop their specialist skills within a unique and dynamic private renal service.
Essential skills: Haemodialysis trained
Desirable skills: Peritoneal Dialysis or Plasma exchange training or relevant experience
Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.
*** Active NMC PIN and dialysis experience only applicants. ***
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 team of 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.
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
For more information please visit https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8308991-A
Job locations
Renal PPU
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to supervise unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of risk management improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Ability to supervise unregistered staff
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Ability to work rotating shifts
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to supervise unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of risk management improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Ability to supervise unregistered staff
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Ability to work rotating shifts
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 (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Renal PPU
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Renal PPU
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom