Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Nursing Assistant

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting a Nursing Assistant within our Surgical Admissions Lounge at Castle Hill Hospital. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us on a part-time basis.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the registered nursing team in providing direct high quality patient care. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Sister and in partnership with the registered nursing team.

The department is operates from Monday to Friday 07:00-17:30 & Saturday 06:45-12:00. There will be a requirement to start at 06:30 on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working and previous evidence of effective team working.

We welcome applicants who have a genuine desire to develop within the NHS to deliver excellent care for patients.

We expect applicants to be motivated, honest and reliable. In return you can expect an excellent level of support for personal and professional development

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-25-7426552

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU165JQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Uses medical equipment, to monitor and record baseline observations pre-operatively Practices safe moving and handling procedures when assisting patients with mobility Assists patients in a variety of procedures, including preparing patients for theatre, hygiene and toileting needs, mobilisation and transport to the theatre departments. Complete ECGs Provide Phlebotomy service, training can be provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Uses medical equipment, to monitor and record baseline observations pre-operatively Practices safe moving and handling procedures when assisting patients with mobility Assists patients in a variety of procedures, including preparing patients for theatre, hygiene and toileting needs, mobilisation and transport to the theatre departments. Complete ECGs Provide Phlebotomy service, training can be provided.

Person Specification

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication- verbal/written
  • Be able to work using own initiative
  • Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to use problem solving skills and prioritise work associated with changing environments/patient demands

Desirable

  • Awareness of risk assessments and risk management

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good Timekeeper
  • Ability to work within both hospital sites
  • Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others
  • Prepared to dress in accordance to hospital policy
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
Person Specification

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication- verbal/written
  • Be able to work using own initiative
  • Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to use problem solving skills and prioritise work associated with changing environments/patient demands

Desirable

  • Awareness of risk assessments and risk management

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Good Timekeeper
  • Ability to work within both hospital sites
  • Able to care for both physical and emotional needs of others
  • Prepared to dress in accordance to hospital policy
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Shows motivation in developing new 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU165JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU165JQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Michelle Acey

michelle.acey@nhs.net

01482622496

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

356-25-7426552

Job locations

Castle Hill Hospital

Castle Road

Cottingham

HU165JQ


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