Exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 nursing assistant to work on our elective and emergency surgical ward, NSECH 15.
The role involves assisting qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care, to provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will maintain high clinical standards.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Ward 15 manager and deputy line managers, the individuals will be responsible for assisting the qualified staff with caring for patients, this includes; Personal care, collecting observations and escalating concerns to senior staff, able to accurately record documentation and the ability to use multiple digital systems.
Job responsibilities
* To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care
* To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
* To maintain high clinical standards
* To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment
* Provides and receives routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understanding
* Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other External contacts
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
* Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
* Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Experience and Knowledge
* Previous care experience in a health or social care setting
NVQ Level 3 in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience is desirable. Course and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCAs are also desirable.
Good verbal and written communication and ability to use electronic systems such as PAS, ICE are required.
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.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Note: The closing date for this vacancy is 19 October 2025.
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