Job summary
We have a full- time Band 5 vacancy 37.5hrs/week, within the Plastic Surgery Outpatient Department based at the Royal free Hospital.
The Department consists of;
Plastic Surgery Outpatient Clinics
Plastic Surgery Dressings Clinics
Plastic Surgery hand trauma clinics (also covers weekends)
The post holder is required to work within all areas of the department, on a rotational basis, including weekend working.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include;
Wound care assessment
Carrying out dressing procedures within the Nurse-Led Dressing/hand Clinics
Assisting the medical staff with procedures within the Trauma clinic and carrying out wound care/dressings as required.
About us
The Plastic Surgery Outpatient Department is a busy, friendly environment.
It has a team of staff who work together as part of the multidisciplinary team and who provide a consistently high quality of care.
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 FreeWorld Class Crea Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
Education and profesional qualification
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 it
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working within an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates sound understanding of the requirements of the role
Person Specification
Royal FreeWorld Class Crea Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust values
Education and profesional qualification
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 it
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working within an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates sound understanding of the requirements of the role
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.
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.
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).
