Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our team on Ward 2 at Blyth community Hospital. Ward 2 is a 26 bedded care of the elderly ward/orthogeriatric ward, which delivers care to our in-patients. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, and have a keen interest in caring for the older person. Main duties of the job To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the delivery of both direct and non-direct patient care. To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcareprofessional. Complete clinical tasks such as the taking and recording of observations. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the holistic needs of the patient. 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, in addition to our state-of-the-art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. We also care for people in their homes and provide services from facilities in local communities such as health centres. We give people greater choice and control over their care to help them to live independently at home and avoid hospital admission where appropriate. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything we do and we strive to ensure every single patient and service user has an exceptional experience with us. We have one of the most extensive patient experience programmes of any trust in England. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-6729413LW Job locations Ward 2 Blyth community Hospital Blyth NE64 1DX Job description Job responsibilities To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the delivery of both direct and non-direct patient care. To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcareprofessional. Complete clinical tasks such as the taking and recording of observations. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the holistic needs of the patient. Job description Job responsibilities To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the delivery of both direct and non-direct patient care. To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcareprofessional. Complete clinical tasks such as the taking and recording of observations. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in meeting the holistic needs of the patient. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience Experience Essential Previous care experience in a health or social care setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience Experience 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 Ward 2 Blyth community Hospital Blyth NE64 1DX Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)