Job summary
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Royal Free Emergency Department is looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Band 7 Emergency Department Nurse. The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of nursing and support staff on a shift basis, as well as being in charge of the department, ensuring quality and safety, high standards of patients care and ensuring patient flow throughout the department. You will also lead a team of nurses and take responsibility for quality and safety initiatives in ED. This post will be based in the Emergency Department Royal Free hospital. The Emergency department comprises of the Adult treatment area (ATA) Adult Assessment Unit (AAU) Children's Emergency Department ll co-located to ED. 6 Resus spaces including designated cubicles for children and Rapid ambulance triage (RAT). You will be supported by 2 Matrons and Team of 2 Practice facilitators who support training for all staff across the ED. We also employ children's and Adult ACPs and actively encourage staff development through ACP training for experienced ED staff. We have strong links to a number of educational establishments and run two University Accredited Emergency Nursing courses in the department with all junior nursing staff being placed on a course with in the first 6 to 9 months of starting in the Emergency Department. We have an active research profile as a department, led by our clinical Lead.
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
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Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* A&E Specialist Course i.e. 998 or equivalent
* Mentorship Course
Desirable
* ALS/ATNC/APLS provider
* ENP course
Experience
Essential
* A&E experience at a band 6
* Evidence of management responsibility
Desirable
* Evidence of quality improvment work
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
* Proven management and organizational skills
* Excellent communications skills
* Evidence of knowledge of safeguarding issues
* Ability to work as a team member including team leadership
* Able to mentor junior staff
* Awareness of NHS financial management
Personal Qualities
Essential
* A mature and professional attitude / enthusiastic and positive
* Displays compassion and understanding
Others
Essential
* Able to work internal rotation to night duty
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* A&E Specialist Course i.e. 998 or equivalent
* Mentorship Course
Desirable
* ALS/ATNC/APLS provider
* ENP course
Experience
Essential
* A&E experience at a band 6
* Evidence of management responsibility
Desirable
* Evidence of quality improvment work
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
* Proven management and organizational skills
* Excellent communications skills
* Evidence of knowledge of safeguarding issues
* Ability to work as a team member including team leadership
* Able to mentor junior staff
* Awareness of NHS financial management
Personal Qualities
Essential
* A mature and professional attitude / enthusiastic and positive
* Displays compassion and understanding
Others
Essential
* Able to work internal rotation to night duty
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
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
Employer's website
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