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Barts Health NHS Trust Registered Nurse
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join our Trauma ward at the Royal London Hospital.
As the first dedicated poly-trauma ward in the UK, our Trauma Ward (12D) treats a diverse range of patients following multiple trauma admitted via the major trauma service.
We are looking for nurses with a commitment to developing our outstanding trauma services. You should have excellent communication skills; you must be friendly, approachable and demonstrate a positive attitude and the ability to keep calm in challenging situations.
You will be supported to embrace both your clinical and leadership skills and given the opportunity for professional development within a progressive team, where our nursing skills are valued by our patients, their families and all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team.
Post registration experience is desirable, however we will be able to offer an orientation programme with a designated mentor and the chance to attend relevant study days and in house training to enable you to develop within this role.
Main duties of the job
o To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team;
o To support junior members of staff and learners as required, and maintain own personal development with support;
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-8391996RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Nursing Degree or working towards.
- Effective Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- University or in-house trauma training.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical issues relating to the management of trauma and other surgical and medical patients.
Skills
Essential
- Moving and Handling
- Basic Life Support skills
- Understanding of the management of acutely unwell patients
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patients care
- Demonstrate skills in ward management
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others, challenging unsafe practices
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so
Desirable
- Intravenous accreditation
- Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills
Other
Essential
- oAbility to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
- oAbility to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to do to do current job better
- oUnderstanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- oAbility to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oThe ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner
- oCan demonstrate an enthusiastic and approachable manner
- oAbility to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Nursing Degree or working towards.
- Effective Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Desirable
- University or in-house trauma training.
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in an acute setting
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical issues relating to the management of trauma and other surgical and medical patients.
Skills
Essential
- Moving and Handling
- Basic Life Support skills
- Understanding of the management of acutely unwell patients
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patients care
- Demonstrate skills in ward management
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others, challenging unsafe practices
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so
Desirable
- Intravenous accreditation
- Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills
Other
Essential
- oAbility to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them.
- oAbility to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to do to do current job better
- oUnderstanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- oAbility to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge.
- oAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oThe ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner
- oCan demonstrate an enthusiastic and approachable manner
- oAbility to work flexible hours to meet service requirements
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
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Julia Holland
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-8391996RLH
Job locations
Royal London Hospital
London
E1 1FR
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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