Job summaryRegistered Nursing Associate - Band 4 Elective SurgeryAre you an experienced or newly qualified nursing associate looking for a change in career direction. We have a new 'state-of- the- art' digital hospital, specialising in elective surgery. If you are interested in developing skills and experience within the speciality of surgery, then we would love to hear from you. If you join us you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in:Post-operative care for patients following: Gynaecology, Orthopaedic, General Surgery, ENT, and maxillofacial surgeries.Post -operative care of orthopaedic patients includes: joint replacement, spinal surgery, and upper and lower limb surgery.Work alongside members of the multi-disciplinary team to rehabilitate patients following surgery and planning their discharge home.The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. We are ranked amongst the best English Trusts for mortality rates and CQC rates us as overall "Good".Informal visits are welcome. Please contact:Nefreteria Duncan, Ward Manager - Tel: 0208 375 1957 or e-mail: nefreteria.duncan@nhs.netMain duties of the jobTo maintain professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, in line with the World Class Care Values.To provide holistic and person centred care supporting patients of all ages in a variety of settings. To work independently under the leadership of registered nurse, working within the sphere of nursing care, within all aspects of the nursing process.About usMentorship from our dynamic supportive team.Comprehensive preceptorship and individually tailored training.Leadership skills for talented and aspiring leaders of the future.Internal Transfer Scheme.NurseriesJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered by all staff, within own management responsibilities.Person SpecificationEducation & professional QualificationsEssentialRegistered Nursing Associate on the NMC registerNursing Associate foundation degree qualificationGCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalentValuesEssentialDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust ValuesExperienceEssentialExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary teamInsight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriateExperience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive informationSkills and aptitudesEssentialAbility to organize and prioritise own delegated workloadAble to undertake the clinical skills outlined in the Job descriptionAbility to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contactAbility to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/ relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people their families, carers and colleaguesAbility to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to trainee nursing associates, nursing assistants as required within the clinical setting.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation TrustAddressChase Farm Hospital127 The RidgewayEnfieldEN2 8JLEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)