Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate

The Methodist Church in Britain; Enfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunities across a large NH

Flexible working

Training and development

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate for the Day Surgery team at Chase Farm Hospital. The role supports elective procedures, from admission to discharge, with observations, delegated care, and escalation of concerns as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must have or be awaiting NMC registration and understand the NMC Code and revalidation requirements. The hub operates six days a week and is GIRFT-accredited.

Qualifications

• NMC registration or pending registration as Nursing Associate.
• Understanding of the NMC Code and revalidation requirements.
• Experience within a multidisciplinary team and acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through day surgery from admission to discharge.
• Undertake clinical observations and provide delegated care.
• Deliver post-operative and safe patient transfer support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Promote infection prevention and control and escalate concerns.

Skills

Clinical observations

Communication skills

Delegated clinical care

Documentation

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2)

Tools

EPR system

Medical equipment handling

Job description

The Day Surgery team at Chase Farm Hospital, part of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting a Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate. The post supports patients through elective day surgery, from admission and preparation to discharge, covering observations, delegated clinical care and escalation of concerns. The hub is a GIRFT-accredited surgical site running six days a week, and the role works alongside registered nurses in a multidisciplinary team. NMC registration, or pending registration, is required.

What the job involves

• Support patients through the day surgery journey, from admission and preparation to discharge
• Undertake clinical observations
• Deliver delegated clinical care within own competence
• Provide post-operative care
• Carry out patient transfers
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Promote infection prevention and control
• Recognise and elevate concerns about patient wellbeing
• Safeguard patients and promote patient safety
• Manage equipment, the clinical environment, stock and supplies
• Communicate and work as part of the team
• Develop professional skills

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2)

Registration & licences

• NMC registration as a Nursing Associate, or pending registration
• Understanding of the NMC Code and revalidation requirements

Experience

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Skills & knowledge

• Clinical skills in ECG, wound care and observations
• Effective communication, including escalation and delegation
• Documentation and EPR knowledge
• Recognising and escalating a deteriorating patient
• Safeguarding principles and safe clinical decision-making within scope of practice

Other

• Up-to-date mandatory training and appraisal
• Providing safe, person-centred care
• Prioritising workload and excellent time management
• Knowing when to seek advice and elevate
• Following procedures and treatment plans
• Understanding the Nursing Associate role in service development and the Trust's shared commitments

Nice to have

• Venepuncture or cannulation
• Evidence of additional CPD
• Previous acute or surgical hospital experience (ED, MAU or wards)
• Quality improvement or audit experience
• Experience with admissions and discharge processes
• Contributing to MDT meetings or safety huddles
• Proactive problem-solving

What’s offered

• Career opportunities across a large NHS trust
• Flexible working
• Training and development