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Band 4 Nursing Associate
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354110
Job summary
The Nursing Associate works as part of the team and is accountable for the delivery of patient care under the leadership of the registered nurse.
The post holder is responsible for all aspects of patient care during their stay including the assessment, planning , delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients ensuring it delivers the best clinical outcomes and patient experience.
To supervise and assist with the training and development of Nursing Assistants under the supervision of the registered Nurse.To act as an effective role model and mentor promoting excellence through practice.
Main duties of the job
The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people of all ages and in a variety of settings.
The nursing associate works independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing process.
Nursing associates are equipped with knowledge relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct
To be responsible for all aspects of patient care during their stay including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct care.
To support the Charge Nurse /Senior sister to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients ensuring it delivers the best clinical outcomes and patient experience.
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 follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8272446
Job locations
Mary Rankin Dialysis Unit
4 St Pancras Way,
London
NW1 0PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
- Achievement of assessor training
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Previous recent experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous recent experience of teamwork
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of customer care
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competent in taking baseline observations
- Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies.
- Competent in clinical decision making and prioritising care for a defined group of patients.
- Confident and articulate when communicating with MDT
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Committed to developing self and others.
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Has a caring, compassionate, and professional nature
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
- Achievement of assessor training
- Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Previous recent experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous recent experience of teamwork
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of customer care
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Competent in taking baseline observations
- Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies.
- Competent in clinical decision making and prioritising care for a defined group of patients.
- Confident and articulate when communicating with MDT
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
- Committed to developing self and others.
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Has a caring, compassionate, and professional nature
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mary Rankin Dialysis Unit
4 St Pancras Way,
London
NW1 0PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mary Rankin Dialysis Unit
4 St Pancras Way,
London
NW1 0PE
United Kingdom