Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 inclusive of Inner HCAS, per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hampstead, NW3 2QG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Nov 2026
Closing date:	12 Dec 2026

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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.

As well as an 6 bedded resuscitation area, our department has a co-located Urgent Care Centre, a children’s Emergency Department, CDU and SDEC service.

We provide our own accredited emergence care course both adults and children’s. Adult nurses have the opportunity to attend both courses. Both courses include level 1 trauma and can be taken at both degree and masters levels.

We recognise 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 which include, but are not limited to:

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

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.

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 link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Core responsibilities

1.1 To always behave in a manner that is professional, positive, and

polite.

1.2 To act as an effective role model and maintain professional

standards when representing the department, courteous and

helpful always.

1.3 The post holder is required to act in accordance with NMC ‘Code

of Professional Conduct’ with reference to limitations of

competence and conduct

1.4 Participate in personal development planning. To keep abreast

of updated clinical practices, guidelines, and policies.

1.5 Be responsible for ensuring that s/he remains aware of current

developments in nursing, the Health Service and relevant

specialist clinical practices.

1.6 To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trust’s

child protection policies.

1.7 Provide relevant health education and information about

patient’s treatment in hospital and advice and care on discharge

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

This advert closes on Thursday 26 Nov 2026

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