# 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/c4cbda91-19b5-4b29-8230-5178dbe8262c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-staff-nurse/c4cbda91-19b5-4b29-8230-5178dbe8262c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **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: Full time - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days, Nights and weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-30T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-16T16:10:48.549Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Hampstead/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiovascular_RenalUrology_MetabolicEndocrine_Division/Cardiovascular_RenalUrology_MetabolicEndocrine_Division-v8289407 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has become available on Renal Ward 10 South A. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to contribute to the exceptional care we provide while gaining valuable experience in the dynamic and rewarding field of renal nursing. Working within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with a range of acute and chronic renal conditions. ### Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care needs. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, they support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in maintaining patient safety, service quality, and a positive patient experience. The role includes supervising and supporting Nursing Assistants, ensuring compliance with training and appraisal requirements, taking delegated leadership responsibilities, and managing the ward in the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder acts as a professional role model, promoting excellence in practice and continuous improvement in patient care. ### 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 - Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards **Desirable** - Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality ### Skills and aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to plan and prioritise workload - Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate - Ability to work well within a team - To maintain a safe clinical environment - Ability to lead change and service improvement - Knowledge of risk management ### Royal free shared commitments **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments ### Personal qualities and attributes **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems - Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues - Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service - To be flexible and approachable - Adaptable to change - Diplomatic and calm - Enthusiastic and assertive ### Education and 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 - [jd and ps band 5 (pdf, 320.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10609126) - [functional requirements (pdf, 144.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10609127) - [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.