Job summary The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the speciality. o To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff. o To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients. o In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward. o To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate. o To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants. o To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care. o To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice Main duties of the job maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values.To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation including serious incident recording and reporting.To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.. deliver a good quality standard care to patients To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. refer to JD and PS 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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Details Date posted 04 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 391-RFL-7311743 Job locations Barnet Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet Herts EN5 3DJ Job description Job responsibilities Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values. To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility. To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation including serious incident recording and reporting To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards. To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce. To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.. Delivery of standard of care Professionalism and Team working Infection Control Health and safety at work Confidentiality and data protection Conflict of interest Equality and diversity Vulnerable groups Uniform and No smoking policy Job description Job responsibilities Always maintain a professional behaviour and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with World Class Care values. To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility. To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality To ensure accurate and comprehensive patient records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation including serious incident recording and reporting To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g., audits or monitoring CQC standards. To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce. To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues when necessary To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants. Demonstrate effective time management and prioritisation of workload. Demonstrate good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives, and members of the multidisciplinary team.. Delivery of standard of care Professionalism and Team working Infection Control Health and safety at work Confidentiality and data protection Conflict of interest Equality and diversity Vulnerable groups Uniform and No smoking policy Person Specification both Essential registered nurse Desirable Professional qualification essential and desirable Essential knowledge and skills Desirable Mentorship Person Specification both Essential registered nurse Desirable Professional qualification essential and desirable Essential knowledge and skills Desirable Mentorship 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 Barnet Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet Herts EN5 3DJ Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Address Barnet Hospital Wellhouse Lane Barnet Herts EN5 3DJ Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, EN5 3DJ Barnet Herts, United Kingdom