Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will be one of the band 6 junior sister/charge nurses' team, creating strong senior leadership, working closely with the Sister / Charge Nurse. To work on a rota working over 7 days 8am - 8pm.

A well led team who provide patients with the safe & compassionate World Class Care that we would expect for ourselves or loved ones

Leadership opportunities combined with senior nurse mentorship

The opportunity to provide Outpatient nursing a variety of specialities in a supportive CDC environment with a strong multi - disciplinary team

The post holder will be expected to:

Develop skills as a positive role model, who has the ability to reflect on practice & has a willingness to develop leadership & management skills with support & guidance.

Possess good communication skills working closely with individuals & teams to develop & maintain services.

Dedication to provide a high standard of service & a flexibility to cover needs of service to ensure success & fulfilment

Evidence of continuing professional & personal development

Support the CDC services when there is a medical emergency, managing unwell patients within all specialities and patients affected by adverse reaction to contrast.

Provide simulation training for CDC services for medical emergency scenarios

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards ofevidence-based care using a defined model of care - for patients within the CDC who areunwell or suffering with adverse reaction to contrast.- To undertake all nursing procedures and practices as specified in the Trusts policies andprocedures and to ensure that they are adhered to by all staff, within own managementresponsibility. To contribute towards the development of relevant evidence based clinicalguidelines.- To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassuranceregarding assessment and care- To provide psychological support to patients and their carers in coping with their illnessand treatment, support as appropriate- Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure patients have access to appropriate timelygood quality information relating to their diagnosis and be active in the delivery of thisinformation to patients.- To ensure transport patients leave the service in a timely manner and support patientswho experience delays.

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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per annum inclusive HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7277028

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


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

Skills and aptitude

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical risk, clinical governance and national benchmarks
  • Experience as Band 5 or 6 managing junior staff
  • Evidence of participation in audit and the promotion of evidence based practice

Desirable

  • Able to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocols.
  • Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings(I)
  • Understanding of national frameworks (I)

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to be self directed in designated projects but also participate as a team member (I)
  • Understanding of the role competencies of the post being aware of own boundaries and other members of the health care team

Desirable

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Person Specification

Skills and aptitude

Essential

  • Understanding of clinical risk, clinical governance and national benchmarks
  • Experience as Band 5 or 6 managing junior staff
  • Evidence of participation in audit and the promotion of evidence based practice

Desirable

  • Able to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocols.
  • Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings(I)
  • Understanding of national frameworks (I)

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to be self directed in designated projects but also participate as a team member (I)
  • Understanding of the role competencies of the post being aware of own boundaries and other members of the health care team

Desirable

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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

Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Charge Nurse

Tonderai Munyukwi

t.munyukwi@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per annum inclusive HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-7277028

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre

Granville Road

London

N12 0JE


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