Nursing Assistant

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Hexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Nursing Assistant for Ward 4 at Hexham General Hospital. This role involves supporting qualified nurses in delivering high-quality care to stroke patients and the elderly, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting with meal preparations. Candidates will benefit from full training and the chance to work in one of the top-performing NHS hospitals in England. Various shift patterns are available, offering a supportive work environment in an area with a rich history.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Ability to work shifts including early, late, night, and long day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high-quality nursing care.
• Maintain fluid balances, food charts, and complete patient assessments.
• Keep the ward clean, safe, and hygienic.
• Act as a role model for junior team members.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team on Ward 4 Hexham General Hospital.

Ward 4 is a ward that specialises in the care of stroke patients and their rehabilitation journey and Care of the Elderly.

Whilst experience would be an advantage, full training will be provided.

Works on a shift pattern, early, late, night and long day shifts.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

To assist the qualified nursing nursing staff in the delivery of high quality nursing care and provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. To be responsible for own nursing care standards and assist in ensuring a clean, safe and hygienic ward environment. Ensure fluid balances, food charts and assessments are completed. Order and serve meals ensuring patients correct nutritional needs are being met. Act as a role model to junior team members and help direct patient care to meet patients needs.

We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading on innovation and quality-opening a state‑art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS hospitals in England?

Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients. You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sounds too good to be true? Well isn't it, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbrian Way!

Responsibilities

• Accurately record all patient observations, ECGs, perform bladder scans, blood sugar levels and accurate weight recording.
• Complete ward cleaning schedules.
• Assist in ensuring a clean, safe and pleasant ward environment.
• To adhere to trust policies.
• To utilise trust resources effectively.
• Take personal responsibility in completing tasks within the role and undertake tasks under direction from ward team members.
• Share knowledge and skills with all new members of staff, including students.
• To take personal responsibilities for achieving agreed objectives through the appraisal process.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026