Band 4 Nursing Associate
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW1 0PEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
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 ...
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.
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/
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 September 2026
Last checked
21 September 2026
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