Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 25 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting position has become available for a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work on our Oncology Day Unit at Alnwick and Berwick Infirmary.The role involves working alongside our team of nurses and our Ward Manager to provide assistance and support to patients, carers and multidisciplinaryteam to deliver a high-quality service. The role will involve daily phlebotomy, basic patient assessment and general housekeepingduties to help with the smooth daily running of the ward.

The base site is negotiable, but travel between the two sites would be expected.

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

"Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made."

Main duties of the job

o To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient careo To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary teamo To maintain high clinical standardso To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment

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, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.

Date posted

11 March 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

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7796161GH

Job locations

Alnwick Infirmary & Berwick Infirmary

Infirmary Drive

Alnwick

NE66 2NS

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accurately record all patient observations, blood sugar levels Be able to perform venepuncture and cannulation Be able to use Trust Systems such as Chemocare and ICE To assist in pre-assessments for patients starting SACT Complete vascular access referrals To promote health within the ward setting and to prepare clinical areas for procedures, i.e. Aseptic Technique. To demonstrate safe manual handling of patients. Assist in ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant ward environment. To adhere to trust policies. To utilise trust resources effectively. To contribute to the induction of healthcare assistants. Share knowledge and skills with all new members of staff, including students. To complete staff surveys. To take personal responsibilities for achieving agreed objectives through the appraisal process.

The base site is negotiable, but travel between the two sites would be expected.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The base site is negotiable, but travel between the two sites would be expected.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Previous care experience in a health or social care setting

Skills

Desirable

Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Previous care experience in a health or social care setting

Skills

Desirable

Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alnwick Infirmary & Berwick Infirmary

Infirmary Drive

Alnwick

NE66 2NS

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Alnwick Infirmary & Berwick Infirmary

Infirmary Drive

Alnwick

NE66 2NS

Employer's website

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