South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual is sought, who will be able to participate and assist with the care of children and young people from the age range of 2 to 16 years (under 2 years and 17-19 years old are also catered for depending on circumstances) on a busy in-patient paediatric ward. You will be expected to provide support to children and their families during their stay in hospital.

Ward F64 is a well-developed and organised team that offers a 24hr service, 365 days of the year. You will be required to work on a rota to meet the service needs and to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered.

You will work primarily day shifts, Long days or early and late, with the occasional night shift to meet the service needs.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to assist the medical and nursing team with any procedures that may need to be undertaken. You will be expected to carry out detailed observations of children, including recording their dietary input. Your duties would include being able to carry out housekeeping tasks and ensure that the basic day to day running of the ward is maintained.

Ability to work as part of a team as well as working upon their own initiative without constant supervision. To have excellent interpersonal skills. Computer skills are required.

Looking for flexible, well-motivated, dynamic, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals.

Experience of working with children would be desirable but not essential.

You will be supported in your development, including training and educational opportunities beneficial to your role.

Family Care is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Band 2/3 Pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-FCNM-0226-06

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs

Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the registered practitioner in providing high quality compassionate care and assistance to patients / relatives and their carers appropriate to their needs

Responsible for carrying out tasks as delegated by the registered practitioner who has overall accountability for delegating care

To comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 3 months experience of working in a care setting as a paid carer.

Desirable

Working in a childcare setting desirable

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A G or equivalent)
Level 2 Health/Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 3 months experience of working in a care setting as a paid carer.

Desirable

Working in a childcare setting desirable

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A G or equivalent)
Level 2 Health/Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification on commencement to post

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance
Basic keyboard skills
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a health care setting
Willing to undertake further training related to role
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a Portfolio of evidence, in order to achieve the Care Certificate

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.