Job Description
**About Us**
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust employs around 10,000 staff and serves 1.6 million patients through Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, and over 30 community services. Our expansive organization enables us to innovate and enhance the care we provide.
Our mission is to deliver world-class care supported by exceptional teaching and research. We measure our success through five key objectives: excellent outcomes, superior patient and staff experiences, value for taxpayers, safety, and building a resilient organization.
We embrace diversity at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and are dedicated to advancing equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers, and individuals with disabilities. We strive to foster good relations and understanding among our staff.
Job Description
For a detailed overview of this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
**World Class Values**
**Essential Criteria**
– Demonstrable alignment with Trust Values
**Education/Qualifications**
**Essential Criteria**
– RSCN / RN Child
– Teaching and Assessing course (or working towards)
**Desirable Criteria**
– APLS / PILS
– Other relevant post-registration or professional development
**Experience**
**Essential Criteria**
– Significant pediatric experience
– Child protection training and experience
– Experience in supporting and developing junior staff
– Experience working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
– Teaching experience
– Team management experience
**Desirable Criteria**
– Experience in risk management, clinical governance, or policy development
**Skills & Aptitudes**
**Essential Criteria**
– Effective role model
– Proven teaching abilities in various settings
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, aware of personal limitations
– Knowledge of a broad range of pediatric skills
– High standards of documentation
– Strong advocacy skills for children and families
– Ability to assess situations and implement appropriate care plans
COVID-19 Vaccination
We strongly encourage staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive booster doses when eligible, as vaccination remains the best defense.
Important Information
– If you apply for this role, you consent to the transfer of your personal data between NHS organizations as part of employment processes.
– EU/EEA citizens without EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status will need a visa to work in the UK.
– Applications from individuals requiring sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside others.
– Pre-employment checks may involve remote identity verification through TrustID.
– The Trust uses electronic forms for new starters to securely collect personal information for employee records.
– A DBS (CRB) check will be requested if the position involves regulated activities.
Application Process
We advise applicants to be cautious of scams; official communication will come from @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net emails, and we will never request payments.
We welcome applications from those interested in job sharing or flexible working patterns and are committed to equal opportunities.
Please note that due to high application volumes, vacancies may close before the advertised date. Apply early if you meet the qualifications outlined in the person specification.
Only candidates who clearly demonstrate their qualifications will be shortlisted for interviews, which will be communicated via email.
**Accommodation Notice:**
Due to high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is currently at full capacity, with average waiting times of 12 months. Please secure alternative accommodation before starting your role.