Job summaryThis post will be fixed term/secondment for 23 months in the National Amyloidosis Centre.
The nurse will be responsible for the following:- support review of patient medical assessments- help with clinic flow- deal with less complex Patient queries- Conducting assessments before and after the Review Appointmente.g., blood tests, ECG, 6MWT- follow up with the patient to understand the impact of any interventionand assess if subsequent or further changes are needed (e.g. titrationof diuretic dose)Due to the number of Relevant Patients and wide variation of disease presentation across such patients (e.g., severity, complexity and Patient support needs), workload will be triaged and split across the ATTR nurse, clinical fellow and HCA.The nurse will not be involved in any decision relating to the management or treatment of a Patient.
Main duties of the job- Placement of indwelling peripheral venous lines for intravenous administration of radio labelled SAP tracer and blood sampling, requiring outstanding venepuncture & cannulation skills.
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
- To support the Lead nurse/Clinic Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the outpatient clinics.
- To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
- To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.
- To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
- Placement of indwelling peripheral venous lines for intravenous administration of radio labelled SAP tracer and blood sampling, requiring outstanding venepuncture & cannulation skills.
About usThe 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 follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£38,488 to £46,852 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFixed term
Duration23 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number391-RFL-8117860
Job locationsRoyal Free
Pond Street
London
NW3 1QG
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person SpecificationRoyal Free shared commitmentsEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional QualificationsEssential- First Level Registration; NMC registered
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable- Post qualification in relevant specialty
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting, renal or cardiology
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills and aptitudesEssential- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of EPR & databases.
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- Venepuncture & cannulation competent
Personal qualities and attributesEssential- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Ability to work rotating shifts
Person SpecificationRoyal Free shared commitmentsEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional QualificationsEssential- First Level Registration; NMC registered
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Desirable- Post qualification in relevant specialty
- Recognized teaching or mentorship qualification or working towards
ExperienceEssential- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting, renal or cardiology
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
Skills and aptitudesEssential- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of EPR & databases.
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- Venepuncture & cannulation competent
Personal qualities and attributesEssential- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Ability to work rotating shifts
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Free
Pond Street
London
NW3 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Free
Pond Street
London
NW3 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:NAC Clinic Sister
Mihaela Simion
mihaela.simion@nhs.net
02074332738
DetailsDate posted07 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£38,488 to £46,852 a year
Per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFixed term
Duration23 months
Working patternFull-time
Reference number391-RFL-8117860
Job locationsRoyal Free
Pond Street
London
NW3 1QG
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
