Nursing Assistant

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear Nhs Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join the Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient team on Ward 1, Walkergate Park. You will provide compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals with acquired brain injury, supporting physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.

You will work flexible shifts in a highly supportive environment, with induction and ongoing supervision to develop clinical skills and professional confidence.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Knowledge of care-related procedures, clinical observation and relevant legislation.
• Desirable: Level 3 qualification in a healthcare subject or equivalent experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with acquired brain injury.
• Support physical, cognitive and emotional needs in a neuro-rehabilitation setting.
• Work flexible shifts, rotating within a 24-hour period, in a highly supportive environment.
• Engage in training opportunities and access ongoing supervision and appraisal.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

PMVA training

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Ausbildung

Competency-based programme or equivalent experience

Care procedures knowledge

Level 3 healthcare qualification (desirable)

Jobbeschreibung

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding progressive career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work within our Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 1, Walkergate Park.

The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, who present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems, and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviour which prevents the individual engaging in other specialist rehab environments. We aim to provide a secure, structured and low stimulation environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of individuals who have an acquired brain injury. You must be flexible, adaptive and reliable with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a patient centred approach. An interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment is essential.

You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period. You will work in a highly supported environment, and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.

We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of our patients.

You will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective safe and caring services. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 6th October 2026

Closing date : 20th October 2026

We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation

Desirable

• Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous care experience
• Person centred care approach
• Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
• Safeguarding knowledge
• Awareness of carer needs

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective Time Management

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Accurate record keeping skills

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.