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Band 5 Staff Nurse inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED SAT 4 JAN 2025

 GOOD SALARY 
NHS

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Follow Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and varied environment across multiple specialities.
Gaining vast experience in delivering acute and chronic medical care while managing complex patient needs.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, fostering teamwork and professional development.
Ability to deliver high-quality patient care, contributing to the trust's values and reputation.
Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance career progression.
Flexibility in working hours to support work-life balance.
Being part of a large, innovative NHS trust that cares for over 1.6 million patients, providing a meaningful impact on public health.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their Day Case/Outpatient Ambulatory Unit in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care across multiple specialities while working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include managing acute and chronic medical care, handling deteriorating patients, wound and pain management, diabetes care, health promotion, patient education, and complex discharge planning.

As an accountable registered nurse, the successful candidate will oversee a designated group of patients, ensuring excellent care aligned with the trust's values. This position
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and varied environment across multiple specialities.
Gaining vast experience in delivering acute and chronic medical care while managing complex patient needs.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, fostering teamwork and professional development.
Ability to deliver high-quality patient care, contributing to the trust's values and reputation.
Access to comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance career progression.
Flexibility in working hours to support work-life balance.
Being part of a large, innovative NHS trust that cares for over 1.6 million patients, providing a meaningful impact on public health.

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Useful skills for a Band 5 Staff Nurse:
To work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of specific qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically required:
Qualifications
1. Nursing Degree: You must hold a registered nursing degree from a recognized institution. This includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing or a diploma in nursing.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Clinical Skills
1. Patient Care: Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
2. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing patients’ needs and understanding complex health conditions.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS): Training in basic life support and emergency response techniques.
4. IV Skills: Competency in administering intravenous treatments if required by the department.
5. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.
6. Medication Management: Understanding pharmacology and being able to safely administer medications.
7. Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients and their families.
4. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and decision-making skills to manage patient care and resolve issues.
Personal Attributes
1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough and accurate in your assessment and treatment of patients.
2. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of nursing.
3. Adaptability: Flexibility to cope with changing situations and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
4. Time Management: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.
Additional Considerations
1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to stay current with best practices in nursing.
2. Specialization: Depending on the setting, knowledge or interest in a specific nursing specialty (such as elderly care, pediatrics, mental health, etc.) can be beneficial.
 


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