Nursing Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is looking for a committed nursing team member to assist in delivering high-quality patient care. You will work within a dynamic team, monitoring patients and supporting the qualified nursing staff. Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care are essential. The position involves rotational shifts covering seven days a week, making it ideal for adaptable candidates.

Benefits

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Access to lease car and home electronics scheme

On-site nursery places via salary sacrifice

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Commitment to ensure safe and high-quality care.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Rotational work between day/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Monitor patients' observations and vital signs.
• Report changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in a similar setting

Job description

We are looking for a candidate who has a commitment to ensure safe and high-quality care is delivered to our patients, as well as being a role model and supporting other members of the MDT.

On Ward 24 there is a strong focus on multidisciplinary team working, to ensure safe and timely patient discharges or transfers to appropriate care settings.

You will be expected to work as part of a dynamic nursing team, delivering all aspects of care to patients and have excellent communication skills. Previous experience in a similar setting is desirable, but not essential. These posts will be rotational between day/night shift and cover seven days a week.

The main purpose of the role is to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the nurses and the ward manager.

• Assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care
• Provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• Maintain high clinical standards
• Help maintain a clean and safe ward environment
• Assist the qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care
• Give basic nursing care, e.g.; assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision
• Monitor patients' observations and vital signs including fluid balance
• Report accurately perceived changes in a patient's manner, observation, eating habits etc.
• Promote health within the ward setting
• Organise own day to day work tasks or activities under supervision of qualified staff
• Able to respond to the changing needs of patients and ward routines

We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme, and we are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer.

Applicants who meet the Fit and Proper Person Requirements (FPPR) will require additional pre-employment checks in line with CQC and NHS England statutory guidance.

Extensive staff health and well-being programme including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub

Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups

A range of flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Access to lease car and home electronics scheme (qualifying criteria applies)

Opportunities to improve your professional development through our vast training programmes

On-site nursery places via salary sacrifice

Access to savings scheme via salary sacrifice with Northumberland Community Bank

We are proud to be one of the country's top performing NHS trusts - rated 'outstanding' overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).