NHS

Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse


Pay42,939.00 - 50,697.00 / year
LocationLondon/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9391-25-1226?language=en&page=456&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The post holder will be one of the band 6 junior sister/charge nurses' team, creating strong senior leadership, working closely with the Sister / Charge Nurse. To work on a rota working over 7 days 8am - 8pm.

      A well led team who provide patients with the safe & compassionate World Class Care that we would expect for ourselves or loved ones

      Leadership opportunities combined with senior nurse mentorship

      The opportunity to provide Outpatient nursing a variety of specialities in a supportive CDC environment with a strong multi - disciplinary team

      The post holder will be expected to:

      Develop skills as a positive role model, who has the ability to reflect on practice & has a willingness to develop leadership & management skills with support & guidance.

      Possess good communication skills working closely with individuals & teams to develop & maintain services.

      Dedication to provide a high standard of service & a flexibility to cover needs of service to ensure success & fulfilment

      Evidence of continuing professional & personal development

      Support the CDC services when there is a medical emergency, managing unwell patients within all specialities and patients affected by adverse reaction to contrast.

      Provide simulation training for CDC services for medical emergency scenarios

      Main duties of the job

      To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and thedevelopment, implementation and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards ofevidence-based care using a defined model of care - for patients within the CDC who areunwell or suffering with adverse reaction to contrast.- To undertake all nursing procedures and practices as specified in the Trusts policies andprocedures and to ensure that they are adhered to by all staff, within own managementresponsibility. To contribute towards the development of relevant evidence based clinicalguidelines.- To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassuranceregarding assessment and care- To provide psychological support to patients and their carers in coping with their illnessand treatment, support as appropriate- Work in collaboration with colleagues to ensure patients have access to appropriate timelygood quality information relating to their diagnosis and be active in the delivery of thisinformation to patients.- To ensure transport patients leave the service in a timely manner and support patientswho experience delays.

      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 topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

      Details

      Date posted

      23 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 6

      Salary

      £42,939 to £50,697 a year Per annum inclusive HCAS

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Flexible working

      Reference number

      391-RFL-7277028

      Job locations

      Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre

      Granville Road

      London

      N12 0JE


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

      Person Specification

      Skills and aptitude

      Essential

      • Understanding of clinical risk, clinical governance and national benchmarks
      • Experience as Band 5 or 6 managing junior staff
      • Evidence of participation in audit and the promotion of evidence based practice

      Desirable

      • Able to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocols.
      • Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings(I)
      • Understanding of national frameworks (I)

      Personal Qualities & Attributes

      Essential

      • Ability to be self directed in designated projects but also participate as a team member (I)
      • Understanding of the role competencies of the post being aware of own boundaries and other members of the health care team

      Desirable

      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
      Person Specification

      Skills and aptitude

      Essential

      • Understanding of clinical risk, clinical governance and national benchmarks
      • Experience as Band 5 or 6 managing junior staff
      • Evidence of participation in audit and the promotion of evidence based practice

      Desirable

      • Able to contribute to business plans, policies and clinical protocols.
      • Research appreciation and ability to influence others through research findings(I)
      • Understanding of national frameworks (I)

      Personal Qualities & Attributes

      Essential

      • Ability to be self directed in designated projects but also participate as a team member (I)
      • Understanding of the role competencies of the post being aware of own boundaries and other members of the health care team

      Desirable

      • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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. 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 Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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. 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 Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre

      Granville Road

      London

      N12 0JE


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre

      Granville Road

      London

      N12 0JE


      Employer's website

      https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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