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Band 5 Staff Nurse Plastic Surgery Outpatient Department

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW3 2QG Posted 2 November 2026 Apply by 16 November 2026
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Salary for this role£38,488 – £46,852 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

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 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/

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8386525

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom


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 Free Shared Commitments

Essential

  • Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Shared Commitments

Education and profesional qualification

Essential

  • RN Level 1

Desirable

  • Preceptorship/Mentorship course or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Recent experience within a clinical setting
  • 6 months post registration experience
  • Current Clinical skills relevant to post

Desirable

  • Burns and Plastic Surgery experience

Skills & aptitudes

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good verbal/written skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Basic IT skills

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

  • Able to work within a team and autonomously
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Weekend working as required
  • Enthusiastic and motivated
  • Shows initiative

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.

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.

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

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

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