Job Summary
Have you thought about a career in health care? We want dynamic individuals who are as good at using initiative as they are at being team players. If you are after more than 'just a job', get in touch with us.
Main Duties of the Job
You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trust's core values. You will be provided with training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, offered regular supervision and support, and have ongoing well-being conversations.
The Nursing Assistant Role Will Aim
1. To work within a multi-disciplinary team assisting in the development and implementation of collaborative, needs-based care plans.
2. To support the team in providing excellent and effective person-centred nursing care.
3. To actively involve in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
4. To be visible and accessible to patients, families, and carers, working together to ensure efficient, effective, and caring service.
5. To contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards, and quality outcomes.
6. To deliver and maintain high standards of clinical care; implementing individual plans of care based on a person-centred assessment.
7. To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect, and dignity.
8. To assist in the delivery of therapeutic clinical-based interventions and activities which meet individual needs embracing equality and diversity.
9. To engage in regular family/carer contact/support to encourage collaborative decision-making.
10. To have the courage to speak out, challenge, and help inform the future of nursing care.
About Us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return, we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Date Posted: 25 February 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 263-ICG25-021-AD
Job Locations: St Georges Park Hospital, East Cottingwood, Morpeth, NE61 2NU
Job Responsibilities
Please Find Attached Job Description For Full Details.
Responsibilities
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
* Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards
Knowledge and Experience Essential
* Experience of working with service users with complex mental health needs
* Person-centred care
* Mental health / learning disabilities needs
Skills and Competencies Essential
* Good interpersonal and communication
* Time Management
* English Functional skills
* Maths Functional skills
* ICT Functional Skills
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 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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Georges Park Hospital, East Cottingwood, Morpeth, NE61 2NU
Employer's Website: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ #J-18808-Ljbffr