Band 3 Nursing Assistant | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

The Healthcare Assistant works as part of the department team under the supervision of registered nurses and

• Participates in the delivery of patient care
• Contributes towards ward/department organisation
• Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment

Key working relationships

The post holder will liaise appropriately with members of the multi-disciplinary team including registered student nurses, trainee nurse associates, healthcare support workers, nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, porters, admin staff and domestic staff. The post holder will also be expected to communicate effectively with patients and visitors.

• As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

The Nursing Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.

To act as a role model for student nurses and colleagues

Daily hygiene checks allocated areas

Clinic flow

Baseline assessments prior to consultation, escalate deficits to B5

Chaperone

Take down dressings

Basic dry dressings

Removal clips / sutures once area assessed by registered nurse

Basic and intermediate minor surgical procedures

colorectal procedures – rigid sigmoidoscopy, banding haemorrhoids – assisting

ECGs (designated sites)

urology diagnostics (designated sites)

decontamination

health promotion

Stock maintenance / ordering

Transport / porter liaison

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 top

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

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

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026