Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 29 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a friendly, professional Nursing Assistant to work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care both direct and non direct.

The position will be based across NPC Haydon Bridge and Allendale practices. The successful candidate will be providing a high level of patient care to patients of NPC.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to theclosing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

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
To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care both direct and non direct

About us

Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) is a pioneering partnership with local GP's and now manages several GP practices with around 112,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside.

Whilst appointees will have a base practice in NPC, the may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital at effective primary care.

Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7719335RW

Job locations

NPC Haydon Bridge and Allendale

North Bank

Haydon Bridge

NE47 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the practice team in the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of care as appropriate.
To report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner, observations etc
To promote health within the practice setting.
To prepare clinical areas for procedures
Provide appropriate delegated clinical care appropriate to area of work:
- Conduct ECGS
- Perform Phlebotomy service
- Carry out LTC reviews

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the practice team in the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of care as appropriate.
To report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner, observations etc
To promote health within the practice setting.
To prepare clinical areas for procedures
Provide appropriate delegated clinical care appropriate to area of work:
- Conduct ECGS
- Perform Phlebotomy service
- Carry out LTC reviews

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

NVQ Level III in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Caring experience
Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCA's
Experience of providing direct and indirect patient care

Person Specification

Qualifications / Professional Registration

Essential

NVQ Level III in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Caring experience
Previous care experience preferably in a healthcare setting
Courses and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCA's
Experience of providing direct and indirect patient care

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Haydon Bridge and Allendale

North Bank

Haydon Bridge

NE47 6LA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

NPC Haydon Bridge and Allendale

North Bank

Haydon Bridge

NE47 6LA

Employer's website

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