Job summary

Here at The Royal Free Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are passionate about delivering the highest quality care to all our patients. In order to help us achieve this, we are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team.

As an Staff Nurse, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and high quality care to patients who require haemodialysis.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.

To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.

To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.

In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.

To manage a group of Health Care Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.

To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Health Care Assistants.

To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.

To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

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 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

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

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8321561

Job locations

Tottenham Hale Kidney and Diabetes Centre

5 - 7 Daneland walk

London

N17 9FE

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

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Undergraduate degree

Desirable

• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification.
• Renal Course

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in area of renal specialty
• Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit
• Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
• oExperience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence.
• Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
• Ability to problem-solve, priorities and to work to deadlines.
• Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met.
• oAble to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills.

Desirable

• Expert specialist skills for the post
• oKnowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
• Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• To be flexible and approachable
• Enthusiastic and assertive

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential First Level Registration Undergraduate degree Desirable Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification. Renal Course Experience Essential Substantial post-registration experience in area of renal specialty Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Previous experience of research and audit Evidence of skills in managing junior staff oExperience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement Skills and aptitudes Essential Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence. Skilled in use of computer/keyboard Ability to problem-solve, priorities and to work to deadlines. Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met. oAble to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills. Desirable Expert specialist skills for the post oKnowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach Evidence of proven, on-going professional development Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues Diplomatic and calm To be flexible and approachable Enthusiastic and assertive Royal Free shared commitments Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

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

Tottenham Hale Kidney and Diabetes Centre

5 - 7 Daneland walk

London

N17 9FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tottenham Hale Kidney and Diabetes Centre

5 - 7 Daneland walk

London

N17 9FE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)