Practice Nursing Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Haydon Bridge is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to assist in delivering high-quality patient care under the supervision of qualified nurses. The role involves supporting patients, maintaining clinical standards, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a dynamic team focused on improving health outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting nursing staff with patient care is essential.
• Ability to maintain high clinical standards.
• Good communication skills with patients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff in delivering patient care.
• Support patients and caregivers in daily activities.
• Help maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication skills

Clinical standards maintenance

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a friendly, professional Nursing Assistant to work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care both direct and non direct. The position will be based across NPC Haydon Bridge and Allendale practices. The successful candidate will be providing a high level of patient care to patients of NPC. 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.

Responsibilities

• To assist the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of high quality direct and indirect patient care
• To provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• To maintain high clinical standards
• To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment
• To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care both direct and non direct
• To assist the practice team in the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of care as appropriate.
• To report accurately perceived changes in a patient manner, observations etc.
• To promote health within the practice setting.
• To prepare clinical areas for procedures.
• Provide appropriate delegated clinical care appropriate to area of work.
• Conduct ECGS.
• Perform Phlebotomy service.
• Carry out LTC reviews.

About NPC

Northumbria Primary Care Ltd (NPC) is a pioneering partnership with local GP's and now manages several GP practices with around 112,000 registered patients in Northumberland and North Tyneside. Whilst appointees will have a base practice in NPC, they may be asked to work at other practices across our group. We do however limit this as much as possible as we appreciate continuity is vital at effective primary care.

Application

Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation. This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026.