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Overview
We are looking to recruit two friendly, professional Nursing Assistants to work as part of a Roving Nursing Assistant Team under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the delivery of NHS Health checks for patients registered at Northumbria Primary Care Practices. The successful candidates will work organisation wide. Travel will be expected across all NPC sites. The appointees will have a base site at Northumbria Way with mileage eligible for travel from home to base site. The role involves providing a high level of patient care to patients of NPC practices.
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.
Responsibilities
* To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care
* To assist in the delivery of NHS Health Checks across the group
* 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 environment
* Provide appropriate delegated clinical care appropriate to area of work: conduct ECGs, perform phlebotomy service, non‑complex wound dressings, conduct some scans/investigations in a protocolised fashion
Job Description / Responsibilities
* To assist the practice team in the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of care as appropriate
* To assist in the delivery of NHS Health Checks across the group
* To report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner, observations etc
* To promote health within the practice setting
* To prepare clinical areas for procedures
* Provide appropriate delegated clinical care appropriate to area of work: Conduct ECGs, perform Phlebotomy service, non‑complex wound dressings, conduct some scans/investigations in a protocolised fashion
Qualifications
* NVQ Level III in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience
Experience and knowledge
* Caring experience
* Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
* Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills (e.g., respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCA's)
* Experience of providing direct and indirect patient care
Essential requirements
* Caring experience
* Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
* Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills
* Experience of providing direct and indirect patient care
Details
* Date posted: 29 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 319-7427395RW
Employer details
Employer: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Base: NPC Wide – Northumbria Way, Unit 2, Northumbria Health and Care Academy, Cramlington, NE23 6NZ
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