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Nursing Assistant
The closing date is 14 January 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team on Ward 4 Hexham General Hospital.
Ward 4 is a ward that specialises in the care of stroke patients and their rehabilitation journey and Care of the Elderly.
Whilst experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.
Works on a shift pattern, early, late, night and long day shifts.
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.
Main duties of the job
To assist the qualified nursing nursing staff in the delivery of high quality nursing care and provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. To be responsible for own nursing care standards and assist in ensuring a clean, safe and hygienic ward environment. Ensure fluid balances, food charts and assessments are completed. Order and serve meals ensuring patients correct nutritional needs are being met. Act as a role model to junior team members and help direct patient care to meet patients needs.
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading on innovation and quality-opening a state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS hospitals in England?
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients. You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sounds too good to be true? Well isn't it, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbrian Way!
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate would be required to do the following:
* Accurately record all patient observations, ECGs, perform bladder scans, blood sugar levels and accurate weight recording.
* Assist in ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant ward environment.
* To adhere to trust policies.
* Take personal responsibility in completing tasks within the role and undertake tasks under direction from ward team members.
* Share knowledge and skills with all new members of staff, including students.
* To take personal responsibilities for achieving agreed objectives through the appraisal process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Completion of competency- based programme or equivalent relevant experience
* Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
* Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Experience
* Previous care experience in a health or social care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
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