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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 4 - Registered Nursing Associate

The closing date is 16 December 2025

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Job summary

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 associateand 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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7217267

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


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

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

  • 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

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister Orthopaedics

Veronica Delfin

veronica.delfin@nhs.net

02083752637

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7217267

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

127 The Ridgeway

Enfield

EN2 8JL


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