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)

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/

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

Essential Person Specification

• Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Shared Commitments
• RN Level 1
• Recent experience within a clinical setting
• 6 months post registration experience
• Current Clinical skills relevant to post
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal/written skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Basic IT skills
• Able to work within a team and autonomously
• Flexible approach to working
• Weekend working as required
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Shows initiative

Desirable

• Preceptorship/Mentorship course or equivalent
• Burns and Plastic Surgery experience

Contact
Lead Nurse: Caroline Charlton, caroline.charlton@nhs.net, 01923844479

Apply through our website
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.