Registered Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust

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.

• To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team;
• To support junior members of staff and learners as required, and maintain own personal development with support;

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.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026