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.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 16 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 (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).
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/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/