Senior Nursing Assistant Band 3

BSO Recruitment & Selection Services; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health institution in Northern Ireland is seeking caring individuals to provide safe and effective person-centred support to patients. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, respecting their dignity, and obtaining consent for care. Candidates must have health qualifications and experience in a care environment. A valid UK driving licence is also required. This position offers a chance to make a significant difference in patient care and requires commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Hold RQF/NVQ/VRQ/QCF Level 3 Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• 1 year’s experience of delivering direct care in a care environment.
• Hold a current full driving licence valid in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with fundamental nursing care.
• Obtain consent from patients for treatment.
• Respect the dignity and wishes of all patients.

Skills

Assisting with fundamental nursing care

Patient dignity respect

Obtaining patient consent

Education

RQF/NVQ/VRQ/QCF Level 3 Certificate in Health / Health & Social Care

4 GCSEs at grade A-C including English and Maths

Job description

The post holder is required to assist in the provision of safe, effective person‑centred, compassionate care. The post holder will undertake clinical duties as required in the ward/department, which have been delegated by registered nursing staff. The post holder must ensure that all information regarding patients is kept in strict confidence.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients/service users with fundamental nursing care in all aspects of the activities of daily living, as delegated by registered nursing staff. For example, washing, toileting, eating and drinking.
• Obtain consent from patient/client for all care and treatment provision.
• Respect the dignity, wishes and beliefs of all patients/service users.

Skills and Qualifications

• Hold RQF/NVQ/VRQ/QCF Level 3 Certificate in Health / Health & Social Care (or equivalent qualification).
• Or hold RQF/NVQ/VRQ/QCF level 2 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care (or an equivalent qualification), and 1 years’ experience of delivering direct care in a care environment.
• Or hold 4 GCSEs at grade A-C including English and Maths (or equivalent qualification) and 1 years’ experience of delivering direct care in a care environment.
• Or have 2 years’ experience of delivering direct care in a care environment. Staff who do not hold a RQF Level 3 Certificate (Health specific), will be required to complete this qualification within 18 months of taking up post.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport.
• Experience of working in an acute hospital or community setting.

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026