Band 5 Staff Nurse - Day Surgery | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Day Surgery | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Company: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Chase Farm Hospital, part of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate clinical staff across all bands to help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. We are proud to operate a 6-day service and to be a GIRFT-accredited surgical hub, recognised for meeting high standards of clinical and operational practice. Our dedicated elective surgical environment enables teams to focus on planned care, supporting better patient outcomes, shorter waits and reduced cancellations. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking multidisciplinary team working across a range of specialties, including orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology and urology. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing extensive experience, we offer opportunities to develop your skills, learn from specialists and make a real difference every day. At Chase Farm, you will benefit from excellent facilities, a collaborative culture and access to Royal Free London’s wide-ranging training, development and wellbeing support. We welcome applications from nurses, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, theatre staff and other clinical colleagues who share our commitment to safe, kind and effective care. If you want to work in a modern surgical hub where teamwork, innovation and patient experience matter, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Pre-operative Care: Admitting patients, completing pre-operative checklists, and ensuring informed consent. Conducting pre-operative assessments, including medical history, allergies, and medication reconciliation. Educating patients about the surgical procedure and expected outcomes Post-operative Care: Managing pain and nausea, administering medications, and providing post-operative care. Preparing patients for discharge, providing discharge instructions and follow-up care recommendations. Other Responsibilities: Communicating effective with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Working as part of our team, following our world class values, Supervising and directing the care of other nursing staff. Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the day surgery unit. Maintaining accurate records and documentation 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. This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Nov 2026

• 33,262 - £36,027 per annum inclusive of HCAS
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