Job summary We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated nursing assistants to join our bank. In return you will can offer you: Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours Paid annual leave NHS pension scheme A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal Option to block-book shifts in a set period SMS notifications of shift availability Access to staff newsletters and bulletins Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff Free uniform, where applicable 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. Main duties of the job There are bank assignments all around the Trust, including our community settings in Haltwhistle, Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth, Rothbury, Blyth as well as our main hospitals in Hexham, Ashington, North Tyneside and Cramlington. We have a range of shifts 7 days per week including day shifts, earlies, lates, twilight, nights and weekends. The role is to provide high standards of care to patients accessing our services. You will need to embrace our trust values, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and have a flexible approach to your work. This is a great opportunity to work in a flexible way with one of the country's top performing trusts, twice rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. This is where our staff bank plays a vital role, providing service support 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The bank is not just for doctors and nurses, we cater for all staff groups including AHPS, nursing support roles, administrative staff, facilities staff and more. There are many reasons why people join the staff bank, some to supplement earnings, or to work around commitments such as childcare or studying, while others may wish to develop their skills and work experience. So, if having the flexibility to pick and choose your hours is important, then this may be your opportunity. To find out more about the benefits of working on the bank visit our website www.yournorthumbriacareer.co.uk/staff-bank 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 09 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 319-7122958IO Job locations Trustwide Berwick TD15 1LT Job description Job responsibilities Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community, and other settings. Records patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditions Carries out limited clinical care duties. To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of both direct and non-direct patient care. To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. Job description Job responsibilities Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community, and other settings. Records patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditions Carries out limited clinical care duties. To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of both direct and non-direct patient care. To provide and promote high quality care under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional. Person Specification Experience and knowledge 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 Care Certificate Skills and abilities Essential Understanding of patient's basic needs Verbal and written communication skills Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post Desirable Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area Person Specification Experience and knowledge 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 Care Certificate Skills and abilities Essential Understanding of patient's basic needs Verbal and written communication skills Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post Desirable Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area 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. Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Berwick TD15 1LT Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)