Registered Nursing Associate | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Nursing Associate to deliver holistic and person-centred care across various patient settings. You will collaborate with registered nurses, perform clinical interventions, and ensure smooth clinic operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge base and the ability to communicate effectively with patients. This role offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment with flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Flexible hours

Next-level training opportunities

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge across the lifespan and fields of nursing.
• Ability to provide holistic and person-centred care.
• Works independently under the leadership of registered nurses.

Responsibilities

• Attend morning team huddles.
• Prepare the clinic as required.
• Monitor clinic efficiency and patient communication.
• Carry out clinical interventions like dressings and administering medication.
• Observe patients' vital signs and assist with mobility.

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• Attend morning team huddles and participate as appropriate.
• Understand drug access and know which drugs are needed for the designated clinics each day.
• Check the blood glucose meter, hypoglycemia box, resuscitation trolley, daily checklists and the room/drug fridge temperature.
• Ensure the clinic is set up in agreement with the staff working in the clinic.
• Monitor clinic efficiency and ensure designated clinics run on time, communicating with patients if there are any delays.
• Maintain a clean and tidy clinic area.
• Carry out clinical interventions such as wound/surgical dressings, removal of surgical clips/sutures and administering prescribed medication.
• Observe patients' vital signs, ECGs, chaperone, and assist patients who require help with mobility or transferring.
• Opportunities to be trained and assist with minor surgical procedures.

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver more than 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.

Additional Information

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.