# Band 5 Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-staff-nurse/31ac907f-10dd-452b-a3dc-3c9e59396dac - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-staff-nurse/31ac907f-10dd-452b-a3dc-3c9e59396dac.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Free Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Staff nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (3 Long days x 3 weeks and 4 long days 1 week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-07T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T13:30:42.816Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Hampstead/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Renal_dialysis/Renal_dialysis-v8336890 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8336890?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. *** ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### Royal Free World Class **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments. ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [fr (pdf, 78.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10660606) - [band 5 staff nurse jd (pdf, 200.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10660604) - [band 5 staff nurse ps (pdf, 112.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10660605) - [nursing and midwifery - benefits, about rfl, values and governing objectives (pdf, 626.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2755) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.