Band 4 Nursing Associate

Job overview

The Nursing Associate 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.

Main duties of the job

The nursing associate has a breadth of knowledge across the lifespan and across the fields of nursing, providing holistic and person-centred care and support for people 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 and care and 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

To be responsible for all aspects of patient care during their stay including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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