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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 28 July 2025

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Job summary

The Assistant practitioner works as part of the team and is accountable for the delivery of patient care under the leadership of the registered nurse.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for the Assistant Practioner 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.

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

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7315062

Job locations

St Pancras Supported Self Care Unit

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


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

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

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

Experience

Desirable

  • . Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • . Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
  • . Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • . Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
  • . Excellent time management skills

others

Desirable

  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organization, and how the role may contribute to service development
Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

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

Experience

Desirable

  • . Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • . Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
  • . Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

  • . Excellent communication skills- written and verbal
  • . Excellent time management skills

others

Desirable

  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organization, and how the role may contribute to service development

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Pancras Supported Self Care Unit

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Pancras Supported Self Care Unit

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Charge Nurse

Franel Ave

f.ave@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7315062

Job locations

St Pancras Supported Self Care Unit

4 St Pancras Way

London

NW1 0PE


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