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Job Description

About Us
Our Trust employs approximately 10,000 staff, delivering care to 1.6 million patients across Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, and over 30 community-based services. The scale of our organization provides a unique opportunity to continue pioneering innovative approaches, with a focus on enhancing patient care.

Our mission is to provide world-class care, driven by our expertise in clinical services, teaching, and research. We measure our progress through five key objectives: achieving excellent outcomes, providing outstanding experiences for both patients and staff, delivering value for taxpayers, ensuring safety and compliance with external duties, and building a robust and sustainable organization.

At Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, we celebrate diversity and are committed to advancing equality. We focus on supporting LGBT+, BME, gender equality, carers, and individuals with disabilities and lived experiences. Our goal is to foster strong relationships and mutual understanding among our staff.

Job Description and Key Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for additional details about the role and working with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential Criteria:

First-level registration

First-level degree in nursing or currently working towards it

Evidence of post-registration education or qualifications relevant to the specialty

Mentorship qualification

Experience
Essential Criteria:

Significant post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting

Experience in conducting quality audits

Proven skills in managing junior staff

Experience co-mentoring and assessing student nurses

Skills and Attitudes
Essential Criteria:

Knowledge of current advancements and care pathways relevant to the specialty

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

Competent in computer and keyboard usage

Familiarity with clinical governance, including handling complaints and risk management

Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills, with the ability to work to deadlines

Ability to collaborate effectively within multi-professional teams

Capability to manage stressful situations and advocate for patient needs

Leadership and motivational skills in complex problem-solving and assessment scenarios

Ability to recruit staff aligned with our world-class values

Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential Criteria:

A positive role model with professionalism and credibility

Initiative-driven with strong problem-solving abilities

Team-oriented with the ability to form professional relationships

Enthusiastic, assertive, and adaptable to change

Diplomatic, calm, and approachable

Flexibility in shift patterns to meet service needs

COVID-19 Vaccination
Vaccination, including booster doses, remains the best defense against COVID-19. We strongly encourage and support all staff in receiving the vaccine and boosters when eligible.

Additional Information

AT* indicates an apprenticeship role.

By applying for this position, you consent to the transfer of your personal data within the NHS as part of the streamlining programme, which aims to enhance efficiency during employment transfers.

If you are an EU/EEA citizen without EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK. Applications from those requiring sponsorship will be considered.

Pre-employment checks include identity verification via TrustID and a digital address check.

DBS checks will be conducted for roles involving regulated activities.

Personal details will be collected through electronic forms via Trac and transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Important Notice
Due to the volume of applications for some positions, vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. Please apply promptly if you meet the person specification. Candidates will be shortlisted based on how clearly they meet the required criteria. Interview details will be communicated via email, so please monitor your inbox.

Accommodation for new staff is currently at full capacity, with waiting times of approximately 12 months. We advise applicants to seek alternative accommodation upon starting their role.

Equal Opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from those wishing to work flexible or job-share arrangements.