Job summary Exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 nursing assistant to work on our elective and emergency surgical ward, NSECH 15. The role involves assisting qualified nursing staff in the delivery in the high quality direct and indirect patient care, to provide assistance and support to patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will maintain high clinical standards. 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 "Please note, for Secondment roles before an application is submitted, please ensure you have received the appropriate approval and completed documentation required beforehand, as this may delay the process if an offer was to be made." Main duties of the job Reporting to the Ward 15 manager and deputy line managers, the individuals will be responsible for assisting the qualified staff with caring for patients, this includes; Personal care, collecting observations and escalating concerns to senior staff, able to accurately record documentation and the ability to use multiple digital systems. About us 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 in innovation and quality - opening a state of the 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 organisations 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. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application. Details Date posted 22 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-7185926GH Job locations NSECH, Ward 15 Northumberland NE236NZ Job description Job 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 Provides and receives routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understanding Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other External contacts NVQ Level 3 in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience Course and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCAs Previous care experience preferably in a health care setting Good verbal and written communication Able to use electronic systems such as PAS, ICE Job description Job 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 Provides and receives routine information which requires tact or persuasive skills or where there are barriers to understanding Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other External contacts NVQ Level 3 in Health/Health & Social Care/Direct Care or a portfolio of equivalent experience Course and experience that demonstrate transferable skills i.e. respiratory essentials, basic stoma care, palliative care course for HCAs Previous care experience preferably in a health care setting Good verbal and written communication Able to use electronic systems such as PAS, ICE Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Experience and Knowledge Essential Previous care experience in a health or social care setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Experience and Knowledge Essential Previous care experience in a health or social care setting Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address NSECH, Ward 15 Northumberland NE236NZ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address NSECH, Ward 15 Northumberland NE236NZ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : NSECH, Ward 15, NE236NZ Northumberland, United Kingdom