Nursing Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

CNTW NHS Foundation Trust invites a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join the Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation Ward 1 at Walkergate Park. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care to patients with acquired brain injury in a secure, structured setting.

Shifts rotate across a 24-hour period; induction and clinical supervision are provided, with PMVA training available. Experience in care, safeguarding knowledge and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Level 3 healthcare qualification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support people with acquired brain injury in Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 1
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity
• Work rotating shifts across a 24-hour period
• Work with patients, families and carers to deliver efficient, effective, safe and caring services
• Be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers
• Meet the holistic needs of patients

Skills

Care procedures & clinical observation

Safeguarding knowledge

Mental health/learning disabilities

Interpersonal & communication skills

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Education

Competency-based programme or equivalent experience

Level 3 healthcare qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

This Band 3 Nursing Assistant post sits within the Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 1 at Walkergate Park, run by CNTW NHS Foundation Trust. The work supports people with acquired brain injury who have physical, cognitive, communication and emotional difficulties, some showing challenging behaviour, in a secure, structured, low-stimulation setting. Shifts rotate across a 24-hour period, with induction, clinical supervision and training provided. Applicants must be willing to complete PMVA training.

What the job involves

• Support people with acquired brain injury in the Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 1
• Provide compassionate, person-centred care based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity
• Work rotating shifts across a 24-hour period
• Work with patients, families and carers to deliver efficient, effective, safe and caring services
• Be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers
• Meet the holistic needs of patients

What’s required

Qualifications

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period, or equivalent demonstrable experience

Experience

• Previous care experience
• Person-centred care approach
• Awareness of carer needs

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of care-related procedures, clinical observation and relevant legislation
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management

Other

• Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training

Nice to have

• Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject, or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Accurate record keeping skills

What’s offered

• Comprehensive induction period
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• Appraisal with development review
• Training opportunities to develop knowledge and skills