Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nursing Assistant, who is committed to compassionate patient care, to join our new team on the procedures unit at the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital.

The procedures unit will treat a variety of medical, surgical, orthoepic, gastroenterology, gynaecological and cardiology patients requiring a day case procedure. The successful candidate will be supported within the trust with ongoing training and development, many courses and programmes are available to help employees move forward within their careers.

Main duties of the job

If you have an interest in caring for patients and a commitment to providing high quality nursing care we would like to hear from you.

The role includes provision of personal care, assistance with activities of daily living , monitoring and recording patient observations amongst other nursing duties. Experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous, however, there are many opportunities for training and development for the individual who can demonstrate qualities in line with the trust values in providing safe high quality compassionate care.

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, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England.

Date posted

22 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-5510493LW-A

Job locations

Northumbria Specialist Care

NORTHUMBRIA way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

Job description

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.

Job description

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Understanding of patients basic needs

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in direct care/health/health and social care
Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
Care Certificate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Understanding of patients basic needs

Desirable

NVQ Level 2 in direct care/health/health and social care
Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria Specialist Care

NORTHUMBRIA way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northumbria Specialist Care

NORTHUMBRIA way

Cramlington

NE23 6NZ

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)