Student Nurse Bank Healthcare Assistant

Cddft; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Nursing Student Bank Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) to provide patient care under supervision. The role supports admission, observations, personal care and clinical documentation within a busy ward environment.

Applicants should be current nursing students, with relevant coursework and registrations. The position requires effective communication and teamwork, and the Trust values patient confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within 6 months of starting.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Short Course related to patient and clinical care duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting patients and recording baseline observations.
• Provide care per care plan or pathway and document outcomes.
• Record routine clinical observations accurately.
• Raise concerns when observations are abnormal to a registered nurse.
• Assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and comfort.
• Support patients to eat and drink with sensitivity.
• Record information on food and fluid balance charts.
• Assist in data entry, filing and accurate care documentation.
• Escort, transfer and discharge patients; prepare bed area for next patient.
• Keep treatment rooms and ward areas stocked and tidy.
• Respond positively to concerns and complaints to resolve issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Leadership

Initiative

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Care Certificate

GCSE English & Maths

Short Course for patient care

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Student Nurse Bank Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 10 November 2026

This position is for Nursing Student's with County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust who are looking to join our Healthcare Assistant Bank Band 3

Please state [e-mail] as your current referee so we can verify you are a current student with the Trust

Main duties of the job

• To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographicdetails and recording base-line observations.
• To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan,programme or pathway.
• To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinicalobservations.
• To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patientscondition and report changes to a registered nurse.
• To assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes hygiene,mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort).
• To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportivemanner.
• To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluidbalance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse.
• To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accuratedocumentation of care.
• To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuringall property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
• To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked andtidy.
• To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaintsin a positive manner.

About us

We are one of the largest integrated care providers in England. Over 7,000 Staff serve a population of around 650,000 people in the North East,

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job responsibilities

The postholder will support the team in providing care to patients acting under the direction of a registered nurse.

Able to communicate effectively with patients,visitors and other staff.

GoodStandard of General Education.

Personal Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Good verbal and written command of
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient
• observations.
• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations relevant legislation.

Experience

• Ability to learn new skills
• Previous experience in caring for others

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics
• Short Course relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Special Requirements

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• skills.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work
• environment and respond to change.
• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust