Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team on Ward 2 at Wansbeck General Hospital. Ward 2 is a ward specialising in Gastroenterology and Respiratory general medicine patients, in a busy sub acute setting. We aim to provide high standards of care to a vast range of patients with complex needs, with an emphasis on discharge planning and support. 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 The main purpose of the role is to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care working as a member of the multidisciplinary team under the supervision of the nurses and the ward manager. Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital. Records patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditions Carries out limited clinical care duties. 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 04 March 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, Flexible working Reference number 319-6837672RW Job locations Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Job description Job responsibilities To provide safe and high-quality care to patients/clients. Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, relevant to the services provided / work area, record patient observations e.g. taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring. Wound observations and simple wound dressings. Removal of peripheral canulae. Urinalysis Aids with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs under direct or indirectsupervision. To promote patient/client health. Job description Job responsibilities To provide safe and high-quality care to patients/clients. Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, relevant to the services provided / work area, record patient observations e.g. taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring. Wound observations and simple wound dressings. Removal of peripheral canulae. Urinalysis Aids with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs under direct or indirectsupervision. To promote patient/client health. Person Specification Experience and knowledge Essential Previous care experience in a health or social care setting Desirable Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area Customer Care course Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential 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 Person Specification Experience and knowledge Essential Previous care experience in a health or social care setting Desirable Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area Customer Care course Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential 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 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 Wansbeck General Hospital Woodhorn Lane Ashington NE63 9JJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)