Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team on Ward 2 at Blyth community Hospital.

Ward 2 is a 26 bedded care of the elderly ward/orthogeriatric ward, which delivers care to our in-patients.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, and have a keen interest in caring for the older person.

Main duties of the job

To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the delivery of both direct and non-direct patient care.
To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcareprofessional.
Complete clinical tasks such as the taking and recording of observations.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the holistic needs of the patient.

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

28 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-6729413LW

Job locations

Ward 2 Blyth community Hospital

Blyth

NE64 1DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the delivery of both direct and non-direct patient care.
To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcareprofessional.
Complete clinical tasks such as the taking and recording of observations.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the holistic needs of the patient.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the delivery of both direct and non-direct patient care.
To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcareprofessional.
Complete clinical tasks such as the taking and recording of observations.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the holistic needs of the patient.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

Previous care experience in a health or social care setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience
Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

Essential

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.

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

Ward 2 Blyth community Hospital

Blyth

NE64 1DX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 2 Blyth community Hospital

Blyth

NE64 1DX

Employer's website

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