Staff Nurse - Galaxy Ward

Job summary

Come and join our friendly, innovative team as we enter the exciting phase of the redevelopment of our Child and Adolescent services.Children's services are currently across three sites including Inpatient General Paediatrics, Ambulatory Paediatrics, and Paediatric Out Patient Departments. The available vacancy is for Galaxy ward at Barnet Hospital.We welcome enthusiastic applicants with RN Child registration to become part of our team.Further education is supported by the Trust offering courses/modules with our two link universities, Middlesex and Hertfordshire.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this role are described in details in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

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

For more information, please followlinkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Details

  • Date posted: 25 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 5
  • Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 391-NMUH-8213383
  • Job locations: Barnet General Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, London, EN5 3DJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and main responsibilities. If you have any questions or would like to visit our unit please contact me.

UK Registration

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

Person specification:

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of having worked with acute/chronically ill children

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical paediatric nursing practice within a hospital environment

trust values

Essential

  • knowledge of trust values

Skills and attributes

Essential

  • Ability to plan care for a group of patients
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Committed to family centred care

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • RSCN/RN Child Branch (NMC register)

Desirable

  • Evidence of degree or working towards
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