Job summaryThe post holder will work under the direction of the ward manager and hold responsibility for:The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately plannedcare is both implemented and evaluated.He/ she is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated totake charge of the unit on a regular basis.He/ she will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical and professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.
Main duties of the jobTo assess individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate care givento patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.To provide efficient, effective and evidence based nursing care to children andyoung people within the hospital setting.To perform nursing procedures to a high standard in accordance with the RoyalFree Clinical Practice Guidelines and policies and to ensure that these policiesand procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within ownmanagement responsibility.To be competent in the recognition and management of life threateningemergencies in children and be able to carry these out in the hospital setting.
About usThe 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
DetailsDate posted25 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Pro rata per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number391-NMUH-8234298
Job locationsBarnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values; Positively Welcoming, Actively Respectful, Clearly Communicating, Visibly reassuring.
Education & professional QualificationsEssential- RSCN / RN Child
- Teaching and Assessing course or Working towards
Desirable- PILS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS
- Other relevant post registration / professional development.
Skills and abilitiesEssentialDesirable- Cannulation/phlebotomy skills - or willingness to undertaking training
ExperienceEssential- Experience of teaching
- Experience of managing a team
Desirable- .Experience or risk management / clinical governance / policy and procedure development
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team.
- Ability to produce high standards of documentation.
- Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families
Desirable- Central Venous Access Device competencies or willingness to achieve competencies
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Ability to work well within a team
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Committed to family centred care
Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust values; Positively Welcoming, Actively Respectful, Clearly Communicating, Visibly reassuring.
Education & professional QualificationsEssential- RSCN / RN Child
- Teaching and Assessing course or Working towards
Desirable- PILS/APLS/EPLS/ATLS
- Other relevant post registration / professional development.
Skills and abilitiesEssentialDesirable- Cannulation/phlebotomy skills - or willingness to undertaking training
ExperienceEssential- Experience of teaching
- Experience of managing a team
Desirable- .Experience or risk management / clinical governance / policy and procedure development
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Ability to work autonomously and also as part of a team.
- Ability to produce high standards of documentation.
- Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families
Desirable- Central Venous Access Device competencies or willingness to achieve competencies
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Ability to work well within a team
Skills and abilitiesEssential- Committed to family centred care
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBarnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressBarnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward manager
Claire Walton
claire.walton3@nhs.net
02082165191
DetailsDate posted25 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Pro rata per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number391-NMUH-8234298
Job locationsBarnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
