Healthcare Assistant

DenialHost; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their Functional Ward, focusing on Older Person's Mental Health. This rewarding role involves supporting patients, assisting with clinical duties, and being part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. A strong commitment to caring for individuals with diverse needs is essential. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is required. The position offers a permanent contract with a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a team.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in their recovery and daily needs.
• Assist with clinical duties and personal care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about Older Person's Mental Health Nursing? Are you looking for a demanding but rewarding career? An exciting opportunity has arisen; we are currently recruiting a HCA for our Functional Ward, Sunniside. The ward is situated in the grounds of The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals, who have a desire to improve the lives of Older People suffering from Mental Health Problems.

Gateshead Health NHS, Foundation Trust are committed to lifelong learning and offer support to enhance your knowledge and skills, to further your professional development. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a supportive team.

About Us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

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

297-7363058

Job locations

Sunniside/Cragside Older People Mental Health Wards

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, and central in supporting patient to recover. Communicating with patients, relatives and carers. Assisting with clinical duties. Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be motivated to engage within our patient group & ward environment.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, and central in supporting patient to recover. Communicating with patients, relatives and carers. Assisting with clinical duties. Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be motivated to engage within our patient group & ward environment.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Qualifications - NVQ L2
  
  

Desirable

• Qualifications - NVQ L3
  
  

Essential

• Working with people with diverse needs
  
  

Desirable

• Experience working with people with Mental Health issues
  
  

Essential

• Experience working within a Team
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrate a caring and mature outlook
  
  

Essential

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
  
  

Desirable

• Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Good communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
  
  

Desirable

• Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality
  
  

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunniside/Cragside Older People Mental Health Wards

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sunniside/Cragside Older People Mental Health Wards

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Employer's website

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

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