Nursing Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in North Shields is seeking a hard-working Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join their nursing team. You will assist in delivering high-quality care for a variety of patients, perform basic clinical observations, and help maintain a hygienic environment. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and a strong commitment to patient safety. This position emphasizes teamwork and personal responsibility in achieving care objectives.

Qualifications

• Willingness to perform ward-based duties and patient care responsibilities.
• Experience with venepuncture, wound care, and basic clinical observations preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high-quality nursing care.
• Maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
• Perform venepuncture and basic wound care.
• Record patient observations accurately.

Skills

Venepuncture

Wound care

Basic clinical observations

Team collaboration

Education

Band 3 Nursing Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Ward 7 North Tyneside General Hospital is looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to work as part of our nursing team. We care for both elective and emergency surgery patients within different specialties such as colorectal, upper GI, breast/plastics and bariatric surgery as well as caring for step-down patients from the emergency hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high-quality nursing care and provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Be responsible for personal nursing care standards and help maintain a clean, safe and hygienic ward environment.
• Perform venepuncture (and train to cannulate if desired) and change simple dressings with basic wound care.
• Accurately record patient observations, ECGs, bladder scans, neuro observations, blood sugar levels and Twocs.
• Complete ward audits and cleaning schedules; promote health within the ward and prepare clinical areas for procedures (aseptic technique).
• Demonstrate safe manual handling and assist in ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant ward environment.
• Order and restock supplies and adhere to trust policies; utilise trust resources effectively.
• Contribute to the induction of healthcare assistants and share knowledge with new staff and students.
• Support staff development through appraisal objectives and participate in staff surveys.
• Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed objectives through the appraisal process.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Band 3 Nursing Assistant or equivalent with willingness to perform ward-based duties and patient care responsibilities.
• Ability to perform venepuncture and to learn cannulation if desired; experience with: venipuncture, wound care and basic clinical observations is preferred.
• Ability to undertake basic clinical measurements and observations and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, infection control and safe manual handling.
• Willingness to participate in induction, training and professional development.

Additional information

• We recognise the value of diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunities employer.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence. Please check UKVI eligibility before applying. Skilled Worker visa: overview – GOV.UK.
• DBS: Successful applicants may be required to pay for their own DBS certification if required for the post (salary deduction from first monthly pay).
• Please note the vacancy status and any closing dates may be subject to change.