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

Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for motivated, hard-working, and enthusiastic individuals with excellent values to take up the role of Nursing Assistant within our Flexi-pool within the Carleton clinic site. We also have vacancies on some of our Inpatient Wards also at the Carleton Clinic in Cumbria.

This is a fantastic role with opportunities to support across our range of inpatient clinical services including Acute inpatients, Inpatient Learning Disabilities and Older Peoples Inpatient services.

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-ICG25-066-AD-C

Job locations

Carleton Clinic

Cumbria

CA1 3SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 12th March 2026

Closing date : 26th March 2026

We welcome your application.

****This vacancy may close earlier than the above date, should a suitable number of applications be received.****

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 12th March 2026

Closing date : 26th March 2026

We welcome your application.

****This vacancy may close earlier than the above date, should a suitable number of applications be received.****

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation

Desirable

Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous care experience
Person centred care
Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
Safeguarding knowledge
Awareness of carer needs

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
Verbal and written communication skills
Effective Time Management

Desirable

Ability to prioritise tasks
Accurate record keeping skills

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation

Desirable

Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Previous care experience
Person centred care
Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
Safeguarding knowledge
Awareness of carer needs

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
Verbal and written communication skills
Effective Time Management

Desirable

Ability to prioritise tasks
Accurate record keeping 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.