Nursing Assistant

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Have you thought about a career in health care? I say career because caring is more than 'just a job'. If 'just a job' is what you are after then thisvacancyprobably isn't for you. We want some dynamic individuals who are as good at using initiative as they are at being a team player. We want someone who cares with compassion in a way that we would all want to be cared for if we or our loved ones were the ones needing cared for. So if you are after more than 'just a job' get in touch with us.

Main duties of the job

You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, offered regular supervision and support, and have ongoing well-being conversations.

The Nursing Assistant role will aim:

  • To work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs based care plans.
  • To support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred, nursing care.
  • They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
  • They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring service.
  • They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.
  • Deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care; implementing individual plans of care based on a person centred assessment.
  • Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
  • Assist in the delivery of therapeutic clinical based interventions and activities which meet individual needs embracing equality and diversity.
  • Engage in regular family/carer contact/support to encourage collaborative decision making.
  • Have the courage to speak out, challenge and help inform the future of nursing care.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-ICG25-021-AD

Job locations

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th February 2025

Closing date : 11th March 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th February 2025

Closing date : 11th March 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs
  • Person centred care
  • Mental health / learning disabilities needs

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication
  • Time Management
  • English Functional skills
  • Maths Functional skills
  • ICT Functional Skills skills
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs
  • Person centred care
  • Mental health / learning disabilities needs

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication
  • Time Management
  • English Functional skills
  • Maths Functional skills
  • ICT Functional Skills skills

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager Flexi pool

Claire Keys

claire.keys@cntw.nhs.uk

01670501708

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-ICG25-021-AD

Job locations

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


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