Band 4 - Registered Nursing Associate

Transformationunitgm; Enfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Enfield is seeking a Registered Nursing Associate to provide person-centred care in various settings. The ideal candidate will have the NMC registration, experience in multi-disciplinary teams, and a passion for patient care. This is a full-time position that offers training and professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values.
• Experience providing sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic and person-centred care to patients.
• Work independently under registered nurses' leadership.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register

GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 Maths & English

Job description

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Chase Farm Hospital Town Enfield Salary £32,199 - £34,876 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 16/12/2025 23:59

Band 4 - Registered Nursing Associate

NHS AfC: Band 4

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person centred care supporting patients 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 care, 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.

Main duties of the job

We are now looking for Scrub Practitioners as a Band 4 RNA that wish to step up to the next level in their career and have an interest working with Adults whilst undergoing their surgery at the Royal Free Elective GIRFT Accredited Surgical Hub.

Previous experience within Theatres / Surgery is desirable but not essential as you will be given training and support by the Perioperative Team to develop new skills to equip you in the Elective setting.

Working for our organisation

As a department we have an expert Practice Education Team who support our Peri-operative Team to help teach, develop, and strengthen these skills in order to support your ongoing professional development.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths Qualifications and English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking E advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
• By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
• If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
• You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom or meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, and these will be considered alongside all other applications. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role meet the eligibility requirements under the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points-based system to avoid disappointment. You can view this here
• If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks youridentity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a “selfie” using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using Trunarrative and Equifax, which is a soft check and does not leave a footprint on your credit rating. For more information, visit www.trustid.co.uk
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.
• By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
• Please be aware of scams – unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Veronica Delfin
Job title Senior Sister Orthopaedics
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 02083752637
Additional information

For an Informal Visit Please Contact Veronica on the contact detials.