Band 4 - Registered Nursing Associate

Job overview

Ward 6 South is seeking a motivated Band 4 Registered Nursing Associate (RNA)  to join our exciting multidisciplinary team. 6 South is a 30 bedded ward that provides care to patients with a various  neurological conditions and patients who require rehabilitation following their acute stroke.

We are a recognised regional specialist centre and receive referrals from all over UK and abroad. Some of our patients require tracheostomy  care, and we will ensure that you will receive training in these specialist skills.

You will have the support of our experienced  nursing team, therapists, doctors and colleagues. We run weekly ward teaching sessions and keen to provide more on other specialties.

We are looking for nurses that have an interest in working in this specialised and rewarding area, to join our team. We want nurses who are highly motivated and passionate about delivering high quality care in accordance with our world class care values. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

As a Registered Nursing Associate, you will:

Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care under the leadership of a Registered Nurse. Contribute to assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Monitor, record and escalate changes in patients’ condition in a timely manner. Undertake a range of clinical skills within your scope of practice, including:

-Vital signs monitoring and NEWS scoring

-Medicines administration (oral, inhaled, enteral, subcutaneous and intramuscular)

-Venepuncture, ECG recording and blood glucose monitoring

Support patients’ physical, psychological and rehabilitative needs appropriate to the clinical area. Promote a culture of safety by recognising risk, escalating concerns and contributing to incident reporting where required. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation. Support and supervise Nursing Assistants and Trainee Nursing Associates. Participate in audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

What We Offer

Supportive senior leadership and strong clinical supervision Opportunities to develop specialist skills within respiratory or neurorehabilitation care Exposure to multidisciplinary team working Ongoing professional development aligned with NMC standards

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.