Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,419.00 to £55,046.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hampstead, NW3 2QG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9391-25-1889 |
Summary
To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needsand the development, implementation and evaluation of plans of care,ensuring high standards of evidence based care using a defined model ofcare. To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies andensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered toby all staff, within own management responsibility. To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy andreassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment. To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records using appropriate documentation. To facilitate early discharge planning enabling appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital, making referrals and providinginformation to community services, as required, in order to achieve a safeand timely discharge from hospital. Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to The RoyalFree London NHS Foundation Trust policy and procedures, including intravenous medication where appropriate. Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Carebenchmarking process, and implement the action plans as required. To ensure that the departmental co-ordinators are updated with clinicaldevelopments. Implement safe working practices as required by the Health & Safety atWork Act. To work with Lead and Senior Nurses, site Managers, Admissions andInfection Control to ensure optimal bed utilisation.