We are seeking an exceptional, inspiring, and experienced nursing leader to join the Royal Free London Group as a Head of Nursing. This pivotal role sits within our Medicine and Urgent and Emergency Care Division at the Barnet site, shaping high‑quality services and creating environments where staff can truly thrive.

This is an exciting time to join the Trust as we implement a new clinical operational model that strengthens accountability, flow, and professional leadership across pathways of care.

At Royal Free London Trust we have set out an ambitious plan to enable our staff to deliver world‑leading healthcare for all our patients, meet growing demand and create a healthier future for local people and those further afield who come to our hospitals for specialist treatment.

Our clinical vision is transforming how we deliver world‑class care, and the way people access our services. Our hospitals have different opportunities and challenges based on the patients they care for. We have developed local clinical priorities that reflect the needs and expectations of those different communities.

About You

• You will be a credible, visible and values‑driven nursing leader
• Able to envision and implement future models of nursing care aligned to system priorities
• Lead through influence, collaboration, and clinical credibility
• Foster high‑performing, compassionate teams and inclusive, positive working cultures
• Balance strategic leadership with operational grip and delivery
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion for patients & staff
• The role offers the opportunity to lead services, influence strategy, and champion outstanding patient & staff experience

Key Responsibilities

• Lead nursing teams across HSEP and medical specialties
• Drive improvement, patient flow, and workforce sustainability across medical pathways
• Ensure delivery of safe, evidence‑based, compassionate, and person‑centred care
• Strengthen patient pathways, improve outcomes, and enhance experience for service users
• Lead quality improvement, workforce development, and professional standards
• Contribute to divisional and Trust‑wide strategy as a senior nursing leader
• Work collaboratively with partners including local authorities, primary care, Integrated Care Systems, NHS England and professional networks

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 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million 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/

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026