Job summary Ward 4, Hexham General is a 30 bedded, single room ward. We provide medical care and rehabilitation for patients who are elderly, often with complex health needs and post stroke. An opportunity has arisen for a nursing assistant to join our committed team. Our team is committed to providing high quality, safe care to our patients. The successful applicant should have an interest in elderly care and stroke. They should also have excellent communication skills. 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 To work under the supervision of qualified staff, support band 2 healthcare assistants and assist in support various training positions. To assist the qualified nursing staff to deliver a high quality and safe nursing care To provide assistance and support to patients, carers, and the extensive multi-disciplinary team 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 20 January 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 319-6914170GH Job locations Hexham General Hospital Corbridge Road Hexham NE46 1QJ Job description Job responsibilities To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care. assist with moving and handling follow guidance and procedures in relation to infection prevention and control assist with nutrition and hydration needs support patient personal care needs carry out observations Job description Job responsibilities To work under the supervision of a qualified nurse and assist in the implementation of patient care. assist with moving and handling follow guidance and procedures in relation to infection prevention and control assist with nutrition and hydration needs support patient personal care needs carry out observations 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 preferably in a healthcare 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 preferably in a healthcare 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. Employer details Employer name Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Hexham General Hospital Corbridge Road Hexham NE46 1QJ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)