Nursing Assistant | Northumbria Healthcare - NHCT Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hexham is seeking a motivated Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will assist qualified nurses in delivering direct patient care while maintaining high safety standards. This role offers the opportunity to develop clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment, contributing to high-quality patient care. The position closes on 10 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with patient care and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records and safety standards.
• Motivated to develop clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nurses in delivering direct and indirect care.
• Maintain high standards of personal care for patients.
• Conduct clinical observations and record-keeping using Nerve Centre system.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

To assist the qualified nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care for 26 medical patients on a medical ward.

Are you a motivated and compassionate Nursing Assistant looking to take the next step in your career?

Ward 2 at Hexham General Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team. No two days are the same on our dynamic ward, and we offer a supportive environment where you can develop your clinical skills, contribute to outstanding patient care, and grow as part of the Northumbria family.

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.

For Secondment roles, before submitting an application, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed the necessary documentation, as delays may occur if an offer is made without this.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting the qualified nurse in delivering direct and indirect patient nursing care.
2. Ensuring high standards of personal care.
3. Accurate record keeping using Nerve Centre system and ICE, including NEWS, MUST, L&S.
4. Performing interventions such as bladder scans and weight measurements.
5. Maintaining patient safety through safe moving and handling, IPC, and information governance.
6. Supporting trainees.
7. Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), hygiene needs, elimination, nutrition, and hydration.
8. Performing Last Offices and clinical observations.
9. Checking and maintaining equipment.
10. Updating clinical training records.

Ward 2 is a general medical ward with 26 patients with high complexity needs and rehabilitation goals.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment and contribute to high-quality patient care.

We manage three major hospitals in North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham, along with smaller community hospitals and clinics, covering a large geographical area. We are leading in innovation, with facilities like the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital—the first of its kind in England.

Join Northumbria Healthcare, one of the best-performing NHS organizations in England, and enjoy a supportive work environment, a high quality of life, and a chance to make a real difference.

Please read the ‘applicant guidance notes’ before submitting your application.

This advert closes on Sunday, 10 August 2025.